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Jason Kelce insists that watching Lionel Messi play for Inter Miami is nothing like his time in Europe coaching Argentina.

Jason and his brother Travis praised the NFL’s decision to play this season’s Eagles-Packers game in Brazil in the most recent episode of the New Heights podcast. Jason then started talking non-stop about soccer and how Major League Soccer is different from other leagues.

After Travis talked about Messi’s most recent match in Kansas City, Jason, who had previously talked about his experience watching the 2016 FIFA World Cup Brazil, stood his ground.

Travis said, “But I will tell you something: Messi played in Kansas City last weekend.” “He’s actually an Arrowhead player.”

“Being in MLS is not the same,” Jason said. Travis replied: “Why not? Jason, please don’t play with MLS.

Jason Kelce affirmed that Lionel Messi playing in Miami is not like his previous teams

After leading Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Messi moved to Major League Soccer

Travis Kelce questions his brother’s position and defends MLS on the New Heights podcast

Jason continued: “I don’t play around in MLS.” “That’s not international football,” he commented. That’s all I have to say. When you think about football, I know there are great teams abroad, Major League Soccer and the World Cup. International games come first, then everything else.

Despite his brother’s glowing praise of his ability to compete globally, the three-time Super Bowl winner maintains that “The Premier League is the main focus”.”

But even after Travis refused to back down from defending Major League Soccer, Jason maintained that the level of play in the US was not the same as in Messi’s previous tournaments.

“I’m not saying I won’t watch,” Jason insisted. The only thing I’m saying is that the level is not the same. Watching Messi play in Miami is not the same as watching him play for Barcelona or the World Cup. All I’m trying to say is that it’s not the same.

After his country’s victory at the 2023 FIFA World Cup, the Argentine surprised the sports world by moving from Paris Saint-Germain to David Beckham’s Fort Lauderdale team.

When Messi joined, he won his first Leagues Cup, helping The Herons win their first club championship. Within months of his arrival, he also led Inter Miami to the US Open Cup final.

Travis laughed when Jason commented, “Seeing Michael Jordan on the golf course is not the same as seeing Jordan in a Bulls uniform.”

Messi recently played at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Upon arriving in Miami, Messi led The Herons to their first club trophy in the Leagues Cup

Travis compared Messi’s movement to Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who played in MLS in the 2018-2020 season.

“You see someone with the best equipment ever on the biggest stage imaginable,” he said. “This World Cup soccer player is the best.” To put it mildly, it wasn’t like watching Lionel Messi kill it in Kansas City.

Travis persisted in his denial, drawing comparisons between Messi’s efforts in MLS and Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swedish striker played for Inter, Milan, Barcelona and PSG before joining LA Galaxy in 2018.

“Dude, that’s Lionel Messi; Same thing happened,” Travis exclaimed. “It’s exactly like when Ibrahimovic lost his mind in Los Angeles.” He’s full of energy and awesome. He has added entertainment value to MLS.

“It’s not great, I’m not saying it’s not good for MLS; “I’m just saying it’s not that good,” Jason replied. I’m not saying his move to Miami is a bad thing; In fact, it’s great for American soccer and MLS.

“I’m just saying that, because it means more to Argentina than any other sport on the planet, which isn’t even close when he scores the goal for Argentina and the whole country is erupting and cheer.”