18.04.2025 16:20
Lionel Messi, who plays for Inter Miami, made striking statements about MLS. He noted that foreign players have raised the level of the league and argued that this level will increase even further with the relaxation of transfer restrictions.
```html
Argentinian world-famous star Lionel Messi, who continues his career at MLS team Inter Miami, has proposed a change in the transfer rules for the league.
"FOREIGN PLAYERS MAKE MLS STRONGER"
In an interview with the YouTube channel Simplemente Futbol, Messi stated that the level of the league has been rising as clubs sign young and foreign players in Major League Soccer. The experienced star suggested a change in the foreign player rule in the league with his words, "Foreign players make MLS stronger."
"IF TRANSFER RESTRICTIONS ARE LOOSENED, THE LEVEL WILL RISE EVEN MORE"
Having the opportunity to play alongside his former Barcelona teammates Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba this season, Lionel Messi argued that the level of the league would rise even more if MLS loosened its transfer restrictions.
"WE ARE EXPERIENCING THE MOST COMPETITIVE SEASON"
Messi, who stated that they are experiencing the most competitive season since his transfer in the summer of 2023, expressed the following;
"MLS is a very physical league, and many young players compensate for their shortcomings with their physical attributes. It may not seem like it, but teams run a lot. We are watching matches where open spaces frequently occur, especially in the last minutes. I think teams are getting better every day. This season, many teams have strengthened by adding foreign players to their squads."
The 37-year-old star player also emphasized that he is happy to play in MLS, stating, "The truth is that I love being here. Although I have to travel a lot, it is a league that is enjoyable."
```