Argentina may have America to thank for Lionel Messi’s latest World Cup heroics

Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami in the United States is being highlighted as a potential masterstroke, as the Argentine star is playing a key role in Argentina's pursuit of back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles. Messi's time in Major League Soccer has kept him fit and in form at an age when many players have retired from top-level competition. If Argentina successfully defends their 2022 World Cup crown, his decision to move to America could be seen as a pivotal factor in extending his international career.