The MLS side are also in talks with Argentinian midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, who can also potentially affect the future of Messi. Despite the reports, staying in the United States in the same year as the World Cup would make sense for the player, but it would also be crucial for the league itself.

Rodrigo de Paul is one of the big names at Atletico Madrid in this transfer window. The Argentine midfielder, whose contract expires in 2026, is in a complicated situation regardin

Lionel Messi’s spectacular strike also saw him equal an MLS record set by his former Barcelona teammate Thierry Henry.