MESSIMANIA: How the world champion became a prophet in Miami and how the 2026 World Cup seems tailor-made for him

Lionel Messi didn’t just join Inter Miami — he reshaped the culture of an entire region, turned MLS into a global attraction, and found a place that feels as natural to him as Rosario or Barcelona. In this episode, we explore how Miami embraced the world champion, how “Messi fever” spread across the United States, and why the conditions surrounding the 2026 World Cup seem perfectly aligned with the final stage of his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices