José Mourinho encourages viewers to watch Lionel Messi in MLS

Real Madrid head coach José Mourinho recently addressed the retirement of Lionel Messi from international football. Following the end of his time with the national team, the 39-year-old Messi is set to focus exclusively on his club career with Inter Miami. Mourinho, speaking at a press conference, acknowledged the difficulty of discussing Messi’s legacy and confirmed his intention to follow the forward’s remaining professional appearances. Despite his stated personal dislike for the league, the manager indicated he will tune in to MLS broadcasts to watch Messi during the final years of his career. This public praise follows a tumultuous summer for the Argentine player, who retired from international duty shortly after a loss in the World Cup final and the death of his father.

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