Barcelona sporting director Deco has explained why it was "good for everyone" that Lionel Messi did not make a Blaugrana return in 2023.

FC Barcelona legend Lionel Messi has reportedly ‘agreed to leave’ Inter Miami for the ‘last team he’ll play for’ ahead of the expiry of his contract. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is rightly considered one of the best footballers of all time and he enhanced his reputation further in 2022 as he helped Argentina win the World Cup.

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Suffer Major Loss originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Inter Miami CF has one of the most talented rosters in Major League Soccer, but it will be put to the test against the world's best at the FIFA Club World Cup—without one of its biggest stars.