"Garber stated, 'Leo Messi is the most popular player in the world. He was, and he still is. I'd be happy to send an Apple subscription to the head of the Egyptian FA so he can watch as many Messi games as he'd like.'"
"Garber remarked, 'I think that [Hassan's] point of view is very indicative of what MLS deals with as we develop as an aspiring major player on the world stage.'"
MLS commissioner Don Garber responded to comments from Egypt's national team director, Ibrahim Hassan, who suggested Mohamed Salah should avoid MLS. Garber highlighted Lionel Messi's popularity and success in MLS, suggesting Hassan watch Messi play. He noted that MLS has faced skepticism regarding its quality, referencing past instances where players like Sebastian Giovinco and Gareth Bale thrived in the league. Garber emphasized that Hassan's viewpoint reflects the challenges MLS faces as it seeks to establish itself as a significant player globally.
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