Rodrigo De Paul talked up his admiration of Lionel Messi, with a transfer from Atlético Madrid to Inter Miami now set to be completed. De Paul will trade La Liga for Major League Soccer after four years in Spain, boosting an Inter Miami roster that already boasts Sergio Busquets, Luis Suárez and Jordi Alba, in addition to Messi.

Lionel Messi, 38, had played 90-plus minutes in 14 consecutive games heading into Saturday’s home game against Nashville SC.

Atletico Madrid are set to announce the departure of midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, who is set to join MLS side Inter Miami.Inter Miami, who boast former Barcelona stars Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez,

Rodrigo De Paul will reportedly first join on loan this summer as the Herons add a major reinforcement to the midfield.

Inter Miami is looking to extend their winning streak after the Club World Cup as Lionel Messi is also aiming to set a new record.

It felt like the Philadelphia Union made a pretty big statement about the gap between the best teams in the league and the chasing pack. Orlando City made a statement as well – that they’re probably in that second group,