"Since Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami shortly after winning the 2022 World Cup, MLS has welcomed more than two dozen global standouts, from World Cup champions Hugo Lloris, Olivier Giroud, Rodrigo De Paul and Thomas Mueller to Germany's Marco Reus and Uruguay's Luis Suárez. Some were a bit past their prime but others, including Messi, have proven to be dominant MLS players."
"the brash and entertaining Ibrahimovic was the troublemaking media-friendly prankster who made the MLS must-see TV. In his short stay with the Galaxy he scored 52 goals and had 13 assists in 56 games. And he did it all with a smirk on his face and a chip on his shoulder, relentlessly chiding the league over its salary cap, the level of play, travel and officiating."
Major international players have increasingly joined MLS, elevating its talent pool and global profile as the league approaches its 30th season. Clubs have signed stars including Lionel Messi, Son Heung-min, Hugo Lloris, Olivier Giroud, Rodrigo De Paul, Thomas Mueller, Marco Reus and Luis Suárez. Some arrivals were past peaks while others became dominant contributors on the field. Zlatan Ibrahimovic drew attention with prolific scoring and outspoken commentary. Domestic icons Landon Donovan and Clint Dempsey returned from Europe and boosted MLS credibility and fan interest. Son's move signals a new chapter ahead of the U.S. co-hosting the next World Cup.
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