The Making of Messi

In this final episode, Lionel Messi's legacy is explored, including his decision to turn down a lucrative offer from the Saudi Pro League. The podcast delves into Messi's potential move to Inter Miami and his impact on Major League Soccer. The discussion also touches on the partnership between MLS and Apple, and how Messi's arrival will benefit both organizations. Lastly, the podcast explores the growth of soccer in the United States and the potential opportunities that Messi's presence brings.

In this podcast, experts discuss what Lionel Messi's arrival means for American soccer. They explore the impact of previous stars who tried to crack the USA, and analyze how Messi and Inter Miami will build on his arrival. Ex-MLS players share insights on playing soccer in the States and how Messi will fit in. The podcast also touches on the growth of soccer in the US, the influence of star players, and the aspirations of Inter Miami's owners.

Welcome to the Making of Messi, our new three-part narrative series. Following in the footsteps of former stars of the footballing world like Pele, David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Lionel Messi is attempting to crack the US with his move to Inter Miami.The Argentine has won it all in domestic and international football over a glittering career at Barcelona, PSG and for his country, Argentina.In the first episode of this audio documentary series, presenter Mike Zimmermann takes us on the journey of Messi becoming, in many people’s eyes, the greatest of all-time, or GOAT.We go back to Messi’s roots in Rosario, Argentina, hearing from Felipe Cardenas on his early years, Pol Ballus provides insight on his 20-year spell at Barcelona, and Tom Williams recounts his time at PSG.James Horncastle assesses his international career, which reached its peak in that epic 2022 World Cup win in Qatar.You’ll also hear from Michael Cox on Messi the footballer, and Nick Miller on the Messi the man, and the money.Produced by Mike Stavrou.