Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, has caused a stir on social media after a video of him speaking English surfaced on X on May 28
Known for his fluent Spanish, Messi has rarely spoken English publicly throughout his career as a professional footballer.
However, fans were left shocked when Messi was heard speaking a two-line English sentence in a trailer for the American movie, Bad Boys. The Argentinean superstar, who currently plays for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer, seems to be picking up the language now that he is based in America.
Interestingly, this is not the first time Messi has displayed his English proficiency. According to reports, his Inter Miami teammate Julian Gressel was surprised to hear Messi speak fluent English during a game.
Gressel shared on the Player Manager podcast that Messi had a running joke with him about their language skills, but during a game, Messi gave him tactical instructions in English, covering his mouth to avoid being caught on camera.
The revelation of Messi’s English-speaking abilities has left fans in awe, with many expressing their surprise on social media. It seems that the football legend is expanding his language repertoire as he continues his career in the United States.
Messi’s newfound English skills have added another dimension to his already impressive legacy, showcasing his versatility both on and off the field.
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