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'It's a shame' - Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi urged to make shock move to English football before it's too late as ex-Premier League midfielder makes 'might fancy coming' statement despite 'climate' issues

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The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner has sparked lively debate down the years regarding his ability to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lionel-messi-windy-night-stoke-throw-in-king-rory-delap-inter-miami/blt14cffc4e8af3bf4d" target="_blank">deliver on "a wet and windy night in Stoke”</a>. He clearly could, with the Argentine superstar the most decorated player in history and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-named-goat-cristiano-ronaldo-fourth-argentine-superstar-top-spot-pele-diego-maradona/blt1bd95926bebe4fdd" target="_blank">a man widely considered to be the GOAT.</a>

WHAT HAPPENED?

He has, however, stopped short of bringing the English football discussion to a close - despite <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/lionel-messi-named-goat-cristiano-ronaldo-fourth-argentine-superstar-top-spot-pele-diego-maradona/blt1bd95926bebe4fdd" target="_blank">facing teams from that part of the world on a regular basis</a> during his Champions League outings for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

Messi is now <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/few-weeks-lionel-messi-contract-extension-update-inter-miami-very-important-news-mls-argentine-goat/blt129874aed144fc20" target="_blank">on the books of MLS side Inter Miami</a> and will turn 38 this summer. There is no sign of him slowing down, with retirement still some way off, but the chances of him emulating eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo - who has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ronaldo-on-purpose-man-utd-exit-strategy-stam-handled-better/blt9b32129c6b01c4a3" target="_blank">taken in two spells at Manchester United</a> - and gracing a Premier League stage appear to be fading.

DID YOU KNOW?

Former Birmingham and Blackburn star David Dunn - who once lined up against Ronaldo in the Premier League - considers that to be a shame. He has told GOAL, while speaking in association with <a href="https://www.wildz.com/nz/" target="_blank">Wildz Casino</a>: “Around the world, the Premier League is the best league. Everybody wants to be a part of that. 
“It doesn’t surprise me that the top names want to be involved in English football. It’s just a shame Lionel Messi - who I think is the best player - hasn’t done it yet. But, who knows, he might fancy coming over and playing a few games. Maybe the climate doesn’t help!”<picture><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt2022a6ed87030d66/GOAL%20USA%20-%20Quote%20(4%20Lines)%20-%20X.png?format=webp" type="image/webp"><source srcset="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt2022a6ed87030d66/GOAL%20USA%20-%20Quote%20(4%20Lines)%20-%20X.png?format=jpg" type="image/jpeg"><img src="https://assets.goal.com/images/v3/blt2022a6ed87030d66/GOAL%20USA%20-%20Quote%20(4%20Lines)%20-%20X.png?format=jpg" alt="David Dunn Lionel Messi Premier League" data-source="Getty Images" data-copyright="Getty/GOAL" data-portal-copyright="Getty/GOAL" perform:prop="uuid:blt2022a6ed87030d66;width:1080;height:1350"></picture>

WHAT FORMER PREMIER LEAGUE STAR SAID

While Messi may not fancy swapping the United States for England, plenty of investors off the field are treading that path - as they f<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/wrexham-ted-lasso-inspire-complete-american-takeover-efl-ryan-reynolds-tom-brady-will-ferrell/blt8468edeec8a36464" target="_blank">ollow in the footsteps of Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Tom Brady, Michael B Jordan and Will Ferrell</a>.
Asked if he expects more deals to be done there, given the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/true-storytelling-genius-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenny-hailed-birmingham-owner-tom-wagner-emulate-wrexham-tom-brady/blt82dd97d402ccd92a" target="_blank">success and added exposure that the likes of Wrexham and Birmingham have enjoyed</a>, Dunn added: “I think so. I think we will see more investors from America getting involved in lower league clubs. 
“The amount of money and what it takes to buy a Premier League club, the likes of Wrexham have shown the way when it comes to investing in a smaller club. It can be done. Brilliant journey for them.”

TELL ME MORE

There has been talk of <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/buy-wrexham-and-make-ryan-reynolds-and-rob-mcelhenney-his-drivers-bold-cristiano-ronaldo-project-mooted-as-portuguese-goat-is-tipped-to-acquire-club-when-retired/blte4528b62d42bccdd?utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_id=kp0y2tvoffhdawxg&amp;utm_source_platform=msn&amp;utm_source=msn_en" target="_blank">Ronaldo potentially joining the “journey” at Wrexham</a>, with a move into club ownership being mooted once he hangs up record-shattering boots, but Messi appears destined to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/newells-old-boys-manager-invites-lionel-messi-shock-homecoming-transfer-inter-miami-superstar-partnership-ex-argentina-team-mate/bltd15472ff750f4781" target="_blank">finish his remarkable career in the Americas</a>.

WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI?

'It's a shame' - Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi urged to make shock move to English football before it's too late as ex-Premier League midfielder makes 'might fancy coming' statement despite 'climate' issues  | Goal.com

Lionel Messi has been urged to put “climate” concerns to one side and make a shock move to the Premier League before it is too late.

&apos;It&apos;s a shame&apos; - Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi urged to make shock move to English football before it&apos;s too late as ex-Premier League midfielder makes &apos;might fancy coming&apos; statement despite &apos;climate&apos; issues

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