Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba made a “great choice” in joining Inter Miami as they are “winning basically every game”, says Pedro.
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Argentine icon now in the United StatesJoined by a couple of familiar facesEarly success enjoyed in new adventureWHAT HAPPENED?
The three former Barcelona team-mates have been reunited in Florida following a busy summer of recruitment business carried out by Manchester United and England legend David Beckham, who is now a co-owner at Inter Miami and has been assembling a star-studded squad.
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Busquets and Alba have settled quickly in new surroundings, while seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has scored 11 goals through as many appearances – helping Inter Miami to a historic Leagues Cup triumph, a place in the U.S. Open Cup final and a shot at reaching the MLS play-offs.
WHAT THEY SAID
Pedro, who played alongside the iconic trio at Camp Nou, is delighted to see three close friends enjoying their football in the United States. He has told : “They are very happy and are winning basically every game. They made a great choice.”
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Messi and Alba played no part in Inter Miami’s last MLS outing, which they lost 5-2 to Atlanta United, and they have a seven-point gap to bridge through seven remaining fixtures in order to make the post-season.