The San Jose Earthquakes head coach explained why Major League Soccer is a good fit for his compatriot Lionel Messi, who said he would like to play in the league.
Matías Almeyda declined an offer to manage Cruz Azul and he will return for his third season with San Jose Earthquakes in Major League Soccer. A few days ago, Lionel Messi said he would like to play in the MLS and live in the United States in the near future and Almeyda explained why the league would be a good fit for him.
“Do you know why I think it's a good idea? Because the U.S. is a big country,” Almeyda told 90min. “It has 350m inhabitants, I think. The stars here can walk in peace in the street. Each person who wants a life can enjoy what he likes and will live a different life.
“For Messi, for his children, for his wife, he will be able to walk, to ride a bicycle, he will be able to go to the supermarket. He won't be under that fame that turns you into a slave, you know? That's why I think the United States could be a good place for him.
“I think that all the players who want to live a normal life, that don't want to get ahead of the line in the supermarket because they are famous, or don't want to go to the bank and get ahead of the line.
“In that way, you become a normal human again. All the players that want to be normal pick this place,” concluded Almeyda during the interview with 90min.
Almeyda managed to take San Jose Earthquake to the MLS Cup Playoffs in his second year and has decided to return for next season because he wants to win the title before his contract expires in December 2022.
dueacdnry
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Bringing a fox to a chicken farm?
Mukaensy
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oo please hush u cant tell the king where he should play
Wacdmnory
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messi is only good for Barcelona. he is afraid to go to England. pace of soccer 2 fast for him there.
Hahahaha...and a punk who calls it soccer advising messi
moabimpsyz
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the stars here always work in peace so as leo works in peace in barcelona
Mirrorboy
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Where ever you go you will always be in our heart . The best one in our history
Naadiostuy
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messi is only good for Barcelona. he is afraid to go to England. pace of soccer 2 fast for him there.
have you ever ask yourself why messi scored many goals against English sides? please you guys should learn to look at stats before talking.
metackot
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Retirement League.. Messi Going there is trying to upgrade their League, but it's Already a Retirement League..That's Why it's call MLS
sasortz
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no pew
lordofUtterbol
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lol, dream on. Leo might be recognized less but he definitely will be recognized none the less. Leo n Ronaldo are face of 'soccer' as they call it.
sayaenprtu
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no we're to go
zeejay87
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Messi would only play there when he is 40
TavaChoo
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Messi will play at MLS only after 2030 because he still can perform at the top level till his 35 or 36.
vuobcknos
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I honestly don’t care where he plays as long as he’s happy at the club and he plays like the Messi we all know and love
muhdmnprtz
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messi is only good for Barcelona. he is afraid to go to England. pace of soccer 2 fast for him there.
Yooabilnpz
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This Dwarf is afraid of top league's[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][byebye]
Waycirsy
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If Messi play mls that means his the end of his goat 🤙🏻
MichaelHarrow
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It’s not bull! Many people don’t know him in the US
I don’t want to meet those people !
diarchby
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not now..
Feklmopt
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MLS please a retirement league that's what that is
ManUnited-Red
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That's a good advertisement for the MLS
that's fake news
ManUnited-Red
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at least MLS is better than so - called Serie A, most overrated league in Europe. just ask Zlatan Ibrahimovic
like I say at least Serie A is better then ur team
ManUnited-Red
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Af we are tried of the fake news, just stop with this gossip Messi well never go to the MLS,
KHETHLWAZ
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mls, epl, serie a or laliga you're always in our hearts 💙❤
RoyAbhinandan
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at least MLS is better than so - called Serie A, most overrated league in Europe. just ask Zlatan Ibrahimovic
😂😂😂lmao
sou1985m
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at least MLS is better than so - called Serie A, most overrated league in Europe. just ask Zlatan Ibrahimovic
boybeinpty
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love messi
Yowckoprt
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“Stars can walk in peace” are you sure about that 🤔
it's usa bos, not england or spain or india or bangladesh
Jueceryz
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Messi is like drugs dealer so he will never like Pele
RONALDO_7_ind
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NOW ITS TIME FOR AF TO JOIN INTER MIAMI AND ITS CREW
sou1985m
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nobody cares about him here ! , y'all can keep him. pas grand chose ( No Big Deal )
sou1985m
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some people acting like their mom are dating Messi, y'all need to think twice guys. just saying
sou1985m
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he is telling the truth, nothing but the truth, many people don't focus on soccer here I guess y'all called it football on the other side.
ManUtdAmadDialo
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Some elders ar dead boring, how can one turn into somebody's advisor all sudden??? And when did the G.O.A T
Fatokid
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That’s bull. It’s almost like saying come to MLS to be forgotten. If there’s any degree of truth to this, its basically because not all Americans are Football fans. But I do believe players like Messi and Ronaldo wouldn’t experience this. I.e. Zlatan, Rooney, Beckham didn’t become anonymous.
It’s not bull! Many people don’t know him in the US
Fatokid
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“Stars can walk in peace” are you sure about that 🤔
Yes in the US many people don’t know who he is or many don’t care especially in the south
TheMVPJuan
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“Stars can walk in peace” are you sure about that 🤔
kingnb107
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it's not your life Messi decides what to do and what not to do
kewdelmny
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lol messi said this isn't the right time he would be going to MLS so I think he would join MLS after 4 yrs with Manchester City
MichaelHarrow
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That's a good advertisement for the MLS
“A place to be forgotten”
MichaelHarrow
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That’s bull. It’s almost like saying come to MLS to be forgotten. If there’s any degree of truth to this, its basically because not all Americans are Football fans. But I do believe players like Messi and Ronaldo wouldn’t experience this. I.e. Zlatan, Rooney, Beckham didn’t become anonymous.
GJGREGJO
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Messi said he love to play for MLS one day! From that day onwards they have started to praise MLS in name of Messi!
Emchi
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Good advice. But, Messi, hear this, from me to you. Go and Stay where you'll be happy. In fact, no place like your home, FC Barcelona. Thank you.
JomJimat
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that is a good bargain..live in peace on the street
Kubelorz
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love u messi.....
PepRichie
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That's a good advertisement for the MLS