"Messi had a big influence on me" - Heung-min Son shares his emotions about being in the US
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
This promises to be a thrilling showdown.
Details: The 33-year-old South Korean winger from Los Angeles, Heung-min Son, opened up about the legendary Argentine Lionel Messi, now playing for Inter Miami:
“I didn’t come to MLS because of him, but he definitely influenced me; he made the league even bigger, and I want to be like him. There’s no hiding it. We’re not on the same team, so I’m really looking forward to seeing him play.” Son admitted.
The former Tottenham star believes Messi is one of the greatest footballers in history, and facing him is a huge honor.
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Son joined Los Angeles this summer for €22 million from Tottenham, where he spent ten years of his career. This season, Son has played 9 matches for Los Angeles, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists.
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