GOAT Effect! MLS Clubs to bring major change for the first time as Messi Joins Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami created a ripple around United States. former FC Barcelona forward was unveiled in a glorious manner at DRV PNK Stadium on Sunday. Messi committed to a two-and-a-half-year contract with club and is expected to make his debut against Mexican side Cruz Azul in Leagues Cup on July 21. Argentine's arrival would help in bringing a greater change to MLS, which hasn't really mand to grab eyeballs.

3 things you need to kw

• Lionel Messi was unveiled by Inter Miami in a grand event
• Sergio Busquets also anunced his arrival at MLS club
• Inter Miami is co-owned by former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham

Lionel Messi roped in by Inter Miami

Messi ended his stint with Paris Saint-Germain and breached into  US sports scene after signing with David Beckham co-owned Inter Miami. MLS hasn't witnessed a player of Messi's stature, as US football scene is yet to be regarded as one of top football leagues. 

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But Messi could follow in footsteps of Ronaldo, whose arrival to Saudi Pro League brought a sea of changes to country's football circuit.

[Lionel Messi waves to fans during his introduction to Inter Miami at DRV PNK Stadium; Im: AP]

Messi's transfer could see a number of changes which could be implemented by MLS over next few weeks. One of key changes which are likely to be taking place is changing quality of pitch at some stadiums.

MLS is set to bring in key changes for Lionel Messi

Atlanta United and Charlotte FC currently offer artificial turf surfaces and Messi will come up against m this season. World Cup winner hasn't played much on artificial grass and concerns will be raised as turf could bring in injuries for player.

MLS Commissioner Don Garber claimed he expects clubs to add a temporary layer over artificial layer of grass. But for that, a lot of work needs to be carried out.

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In an interaction with Athletic, he said, “That’s going to be decision of every club when y do travel to those stadiums that don’t have natural grass.

“My expectations are that that’s what y will do, but re’s a lot of work that needs to be done to figure all of that out. MLS promotes a lot of international games and we have been able to bring natural grass into those stadiums, but we’ve never done that for a regular season game."

It remains to be seen wher Messi will be able to create his magic in Major League Soccer this season.