No one would think that he went to the United States for a walk

Former Bulgarian soccer player Hristo Stoichkov He was very excited this Tuesday with the arrival Lionel Messi for football United State, Where the Europeans played Chicago Fire in 2000He said that it would be inappropriate to believe that the world champion “He came to MLS to ride.”

Stoichkovformer player in Barcelona The Spaniard said about Messi to the Spanish club Mundo Deportivo:I love and respect this boy a lot (Messi). Whoever thinks he is coming for a walk does not know him. Let him forget, he wants to win.

Bulgarian, who also played Italy, Arabia, Japan and the United States, He went beyond the arrival Messi to Inter Miami He referred to the future of Rosario in sArgentine elected: “I am convinced that Lionel will arrive to World Cup 2026. The first goal is America’s Cupwhich will be played at United StateWe’ll prepare for that. When Messi sets out to do something, he fights for it. The 57-year-old Bulgarian analyzed.

race Stoichkov in MLS

Stoichkov played in MLS to Chicago fire Where he was runner-up in 2000 behind D.C. United won in Lamar Hunt Cup, US Cupdefeating DC in the final match.

“I played in MLS for four years. Chicago Fire signed me, because there are a lot of Bulgarians in town. It’s a stable league where they played Carlos Valderrama, Lothar Mateus, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, David Villa, Thierry Henry, Carlos Villa and Rafa Marquez. Don’t be afraid of money Kingdom of Saudi Arabia And no ascent Chinese league. the MLS It’s a slow but continuous growth,” concluded the Bulgarian, winner of 20 national titles and five international titles.

When will Messi’s first appearance in the American League?

This Tuesday, the captain of the selected Albiceleste team World champion in Qatar 2022 will carry out its first practice, with doors open to the public and the press.

Although there is no concrete confirmation yet, it is expected that after the training, On the tenth day, he will give his first press conference On the territory of North America, he accompanies him George Moore Graythe concessionaire.

He already said that Former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain striker midway through the presentation Sunday night, when he said he feels “thrilled to have chosen this project” that involves not only the Florida foundation, but the entire community as well. MLS As a whole.

And then, aiming for his debut in the pink number 10 jersey, Messi is already focused on blue crossat the game on Friday night League Cupwhich collect institutions from United States and Mexico.