Former PSG, Barcelona and AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has beaten Inter Miami as a 'circus' full of 'images' that even Lionel Messi cannot hope to wear glory.
Ibrahimovic, an ex-teammate of Messi who had spent two seasons together in Barcelona, was quick to eliminate the debt of the Argentinian after the shame of their round of 16 thrashing.
In the past about the failure of Messi to give his usual magical impact during Sunday's defeat, the Swede replied: “Messi only plays because he loves the game, because he can still do what 99 percent of the players cannot!”
'But he is surrounded by those who run as if they are wearing sag cement! There are no coaches, no stars, not even players who understand how to move without the ball! '
The ex-la Galaxy Forward and self-proclaimed 'best player in MLS History' Ibrahimovic's comments are long-standing contempt for the quality of the MLS, which labels' Shield Champions Inter Miami of 2024 as no 'real team'.
The Inter Miami side contains some of the former best players in European football in Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
Ibrahimovic's judgment on the lack of 'stars' without Messi offers a powerful statement about the lack of impact that these former greats have had and will certainly serve to strengthen the age -old view of the competition if little more than a pensioning home for aging European superstars.
However, Messi was not entirely exempt from responsibility for the PSG -Thrashing.
According to Ibrahimovic, Messi has become a 'great spirit that plays in a circus during his time', unable to produce his maximum performance level in a team that does not match the eight-time ballon d'Or winners' world class references.
Such a damn verdict on the lack of quality of Inter Miami without their star player will certainly raise further questions about where Messi might play his football next season.
With the World Cup 2026 around the corner, Ibrahimovic's comments will only add more fuel to the growing rumors about a potential loan that leaves from America, because the World Cup 2022 World Cup winner is best for preparing the title of Argentina.