New Jersey, July 20 -- Following his side's win over New York Red Bulls in their Major League Soccer (MLS) match, Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano hailed the legendary striker Lionel Messi, saying that his impact has made him transcend the sport itself, comparing his status to basketball legend Michael Jordan and tennis icon Rafael Nadal.

Messi continued his red-hot form, scoring his sixth brace in the past seven matches as Inter Miami crushed New York Red Bulls 5-1 in Harrison, New Jersey, on early Sunday morning in their Major League Soccer (MLS) match. The Argentina superstar delivered one of his best performances of the season, scoring two goals and providing two assists as his team dismantled the 2024 MLS Cup finalists at their...