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NFL star Jason Kelce expressed his opinion on the difference in watching Lionel Messi play for Argentina in international competitions compared to seeing him in action for Inter Miami in the MLS. This discussion took place during a recent episode of the New Heights podcast where Jason and his brother Travis also praised the NFL’s decision to hold the Eagles-Packers game in Brazil. While Travis was impressed with Messi’s performance in Kansas City, Jason, who had previously shared his experience of watching the 2016 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, emphasized that the level of play in Major League Soccer is distinct from other leagues. When Travis questioned his opinion, Jason stood by his statement, indicating that watching Messi play in the MLS is not the same as witnessing him in international competitions.
Jason Kelce pointed out that Lionel Messi’s presence in Miami brings a different vibe compared to when he played for his past teams.
Following his success in guiding Argentina to victory in the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Messi made the decision to join Major League Soccer.
Travis Kelce took on his brother’s criticism and stood up for Major League Soccer during their discussion on the New Heights podcast. Jason clarified, “I’m not putting down the MLS.” “It’s not the same as international soccer,” I pointed out. That’s my two cents. When you talk about soccer, I understand there are top teams overseas, in the Major League Soccer, and the World Cup. International competition takes priority, then everything else. Despite his older brother’s excitement for global tournaments, the NFL champion insisted that “the Premier League is the main attraction.” Even as Travis continued to defend Major League Soccer, Jason argued that the quality of play in the US doesn’t match up to Messi’s previous leagues. Jason stressed, “I never said I wouldn’t watch it.” I’m just saying it’s not on the same level. Watching Messi play for Miami is not equivalent to watching him play for Barcelona or at the World Cup. What I’m getting at is, it’s just not the same. After leading his country to victory in the 2023 FIFA World Cup, Messi surprised everyone by leaving Paris Saint-Germain to join David Beckham’s Fort Lauderdale team. Upon Messi’s arrival, the team won the first Leagues Cup, helping them secure their first club championship. In just a few months, he also led Inter Miami to the US Open Cup Final. Travis couldn’t hold back his laughter at Jason’s comparison, “Seeing Michael Jordan on the golf course is not the same as seeing him in a Bulls uniform.”
Messi had a recent match at Arrowhead Stadium, which is where the Kansas City Chiefs play their home games.
When he reached Miami, Messi guided The Herons to their inaugural club championship in the Leagues Cup.
Travis compared Messi’s move to Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s stint in MLS from 2018 to 2020. He pointed out that while Ibrahimovic brought excitement to LA Galaxy, watching Messi dominate in Kansas City was on a different level. Despite Travis’ insistence that Messi’s impact in MLS was similar to Ibrahimovic’s, Jason disagreed. He acknowledged that Messi’s presence in Miami was beneficial for American soccer and the MLS but emphasized that Messi’s influence on his home country of Argentina far outweighed his impact in the United States.
