Lionel Messi’s status in football has been a topic of debate recently. His transfer to Inter Miami in 2023 took him out of Europe’s top competitions and reduced the weekly pressures he faced.
The Argentine player is still showcasing impressive statistics in the United States. As per SofaScore, Messi has scored 77 goals and provided 43 assists in 88 matches for Inter Miami, a performance few athletes can match.
However, the quality of MLS is often questioned. It lacks the intensity found in the Champions League or World Cup, which has led to Messi being left out of many current best-player conversations, especially with rising stars like Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal entering the mix.
Despite this, Ronaldinho believes that his former Barcelona teammate remains the best player in the world.
Ronaldinho maintains Messi is still the best in the world