Wayne Rooney response to Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami risks upsetting Cristiano Ronaldo
The Mirror Wayne Rooney has spoken of his admiration for Lionel Messi after the legendary Argentinian ace signed for MLS rivals Inter Miami.
The departing Paris Saint-Germain forward's impending arrival in the league will likely go down as a seminal moment in the history of the sport stateside. Having won a staggering 42 trophies in his career alongside seven Ballon d'Ors, it is clear that David Beckham has pulled off an almighty coup in bringing the superstar to South Beach.
It means Messi will now become one of Rooney's rivals, with the former England striker now manager of fellow MLS franchise D.C. United. He was asked his view on the news of Messi's impending arrival in a recent interview - and risked the wrath of Ronaldo be reiterating his view on his rival's standing in world football.
"It's great to see Messi coming into the league," Rooney told beIN Sports. "Over the years, we've seen the impact of the likes of David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
