Americans brag 'soccer now their sport' with Messi on the way after USA shut out England

American football fans have claimed the sport is now officially called soccer following their World Cup draw with England and Lionel Messi's MLS talks

Rhys Daly Senior Sports Reporter

21:21, 27 Nov 2022

[USA's supporters hold a flag ahead of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group B football match between England and USA at the Al-Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, north of Doha on November 25, 2022. ]

USA supporters are feeling in jubilant mood over their love of football(Image: Getty Images)

American football supporters are claiming the sport for their own after their national side frustrated England at the World Cup and Lionel Messi nears an MLS switch.

Having insisted that the beautiful game should now be called soccer permanently after their impressive showing against the Three Lions, the update over Messi's future has sent fans into overdrive.

The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner will reportedly join David Beckham's Inter Miami when his PSG deal comes to an end in the summer, with Twitter user pointing out that he has never played in the Premier League.

One fan said: "England really thought Soccer was there sport, but have they ever had the GOAT Messi play in there (sic) country?"

A second agreed: "America is best at every sport in the world lol."

A third posted: "Finally playing for a REAL league, And will finally play REAL competition."

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[LUSAIL, QATAR - NOVEMBER 26: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina celebrates his goal during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group C match between Mexico and Argentina at Lusail Stadium on November 26, 2022 in Lusail, Qatar. ]

Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami from PSG in the summer(Image: Getty Images)

A fourth then concluded: "Its officially called Soccer."

The 35-year-old, who is currently in the running for the World Cup Golden Boot thanks to his two goals for Argentina, will reportedly become the highest paid player in MLS history.

He once said during his time with Barcelona: "I would like to play in the United States and experience life and the league there, but ultimately come back to Barcelona in some capacity."

[AL KHOR, QATAR - NOVEMBER 25: Christian Pulisic #10 of the United States battles for the ball with Harry Kane #9 of England during a FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Group B match between England and USMNT at Al Bayt Stadium on November 25, 2022 in Al Khor, Qatar. ]

The United States drew with England at the 2022 World Cup(Image: Getty Images)

Elsewhere, the United States have drawn both their opening games in Qatar and know a win will see them through to the knockout stages.

They followed up their 1-1 draw with Wales with the stalemate against England, with boss Gregg Berhalter feeling positive.

He said: "Any time you can get a shutout in a World Cup it's a good thing."

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