lArgentina’s World Cup-winning coach Ionel Scaloni sparked controversy by claiming that Major League Soccer (MLS) is already on par with the La Liga MX. The strategist praised the growth of US football and today he made it clear that there is little difference between the two competitions.
His statement comes in the context of the “A New AFA Era,” an event held in Miami, where Argentine coaches analyzed the North American football scene. Scaloni used Leagues Cup as an example. This is a tournament in which the MLS team dominated the final edition and excluded Mexican clubs even before the semi-finals.
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Scaloni praises MLS and criticizes La Liga MX
During the press conference, Scaloni was dulled as he was talking about the current football level in the United States.
The MLS is very similar to the Mexican League, playing against each other and making little difference. They are two strong leagues, but MLS is up
The coaches not only evaluated the growth of the sport, but also their media impact and ability to attract the finest talent. The presence of figures such as Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets has raised the profiles of the American League, which has already been reflected in field performances.
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When asked whether the leagues his players play will affect his decision, Scaloni made it clear that talent and performance are more important than shirt badges.
Performance is the most important thing for us. It’s not that important where they play. If they’re in a strong league, it’s better, but both MLS and Liga MX are competitive leagues
On the final FIFA date, the Argentine national team called out two MLS players, Lionel Messi and Rodrigo DePaul, but the La Liga MX players were not considered.
As MLS wins the final League Cup and teams are leveling up year by year, traditional domination in this region of La Liga MX is beginning to be threatened. What once seemed like a clear difference is now even more and more by chance.
