[Saba Sports News] According to US media reports, a street in New Jersey, USA will be named after Lionel Messi. Currently playing for Major League Soccer side Inter Miami, Messi’s influence off the pitch across the United States keeps growing. It is reported that a street in Berkeley Heights, a town in New Jersey, will be officially named Leo Messi Way. Local authorities have formally approved the proposal to rename a section of Sherman Avenue in honor of Messi, in recognition of his positive cultural and sporting impacts since joining MLS. The initiative was put forward by members of the local Latin American community and quickly gained wide support among residents and local government officials. One of the initiators shared the origin of the idea on social media, saying the proposal received overwhelmingly positive feedback throughout the approval process.
The editor believes that Messi joined Inter Miami in 2023, and his arrival has completely revolutionized American football. He has not only boosted the global popularity of Major League Soccer, but also drawn more media attention, boosted ticket sales and sparked worldwide interest in the league. Nowadays, every match of Inter Miami attracts attention from football fans and media across the globe.