Soccer superstar Lionel Messi has been honored by Time magazine as the top athlete of the Year for his amazing impact on American soccer.
Joining Inter Miami, a team in the United States, Messi’s magic was on full display as he scored 11 goals in just 14 games and helped his team win their very first trophy, the Leagues Cup.
Time magazine praised Messi for doing something incredible: making soccer more popular in the United States. Since his arrival, more people have been going to games, buying tickets, and getting team gear. It’s like Messi brought a soccer fever to the country!
Messi wanted to go back to his old team, Barcelona, but that plan didn’t work out. He thought about playing in Saudi Arabia, where soccer is growing fast, or coming to the US to play for Miami. He picked Miami, and his arrival caused a big buzz in American soccer.
Messi’s success and how he’s made soccer more famous in the US have made him a really big deal in the sports world, just like other famous athletes in different
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