Lionel Messi comments damage MLS prestige as league's retirement reputation rears head
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Lionel Messi comments damage MLS prestige as league's retirement reputation rears head
"My family and I enjoy the day-to-day in another way because you experience it differently, Messi said of life in Miami. It's more relaxed, without as much pressure, and without the obligation even though I always want to to win and achieve every objective. Lionel Messi lines up a free-kick (Image credit: Getty Images) Obviously we want to accomplish that, but the pressure is different and that allows you to live more relaxed as well."
"He acknowledged that poor results often impacted his demeanor away from the field while playing in Europe, but stated that the weight of matches no longer follows him home to his family in Miami. I am now able to get home and not think about soccer as much. I think more about other things, Messi said, who last month signed a new MLS contract through 2028."
Lionel Messi describes life in the United States and Major League Soccer as carrying far less external pressure than his years in Europe's top flights. Daily life in Miami feels more relaxed, and the absence of constant obligation to win every trophy allows greater enjoyment of family time. Messi retains a personal drive to win and achieve objectives despite the reduced pressure. He reports that poor results previously affected his mood and followed him home, but now he can arrive at home and not think about soccer as much. Messi signed a new MLS contract through 2028.
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