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Revealed: The business reasons behind Lionel Messi’s transfer to MLS side Inter Miami – Reports
Departing PSG as a free agent, Lionel Messi made headlines as he joined MLS side Inter Miami, amid links with Al Hilal and former club FC Barcelona. Despite being one of the favourites to win the Ballon d’Or this year, Messi had an unceremonious exit from Paris as fans jeered him in PSG’s last Ligue 1 game of the season. He had been jeered by PSG fans in the past too. During his tenure with the club, Messi won two Ligue 1 titles and failed to help them to Champions League glory.
The 2022 World Cup winner was linked to Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, who were also offered him a massive sum of money. Barcelona were considered to be his favoured destination, but the club’s current financial condition hindered the move.
Messi’s move to the MLS also has business reasons other than footballing ones. In 2022, Apple and MLS signed a big agreement allowing Apple to offer streaming of all league matches on a global scale for 10 years in exchange for at least 250 million dollars per season.
MLS and Apple have reportedly offered Messi a share of the profits generated by new subscribers to the MLS Season Pass streaming service on Apple TV. Apple TV has also announced a four-episode documentary series on Messi, that will showcase his FIFA World Cup run.
Also, Adidas, who are Messi’s long-term sponsor, are a major sponsor for MLS. They have reportedly offered Messi a share of the profits derived from his arrival in the MLS in merchandise sales.
The former Barcelona captain will also acquire more than one-third of Inter Miami, similar to David Beckham’s transfer to MLS during his playing days. Inter Miami are currently bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference table, and also recently sacked manager Phil Neville. Messi’s arrival will be a huge boost to their campaign.
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Miami Police lieutenant arrested on domestic violence charge
A Miami Police lieutenant has been arrested on a domestic violence charge after he allegedly spit at and slapped his wife.
Lt. Thomas L. Carroll, 47, was arrested Saturday on a battery – domestic violence charge, an arrest report said.
According to the report, Carroll and his wife were involved in an argument when Carroll allegedly spit at her around 10 times.
He also allegedly slapped her twice in the face, the report said.
The wife ran out of the house and called police. The report said she didn’t have visible injuries but added that two witnesses corroborated her allegations.
Thomas was booked into jail and later released. Attorney information wasn’t available.
In a statement, Assistant Chief of Police Armando Aguilar said Carroll was relieved of duty pending further investigation.
“The Miami Police Department is committed to serving victims of domestic violence and holding the perpetrators of such crimes accountable for their actions. When acts of domestic violence are perpetrated by law enforcement officers, they are especially disheartening, as they represent a breach of the sacred trust placed in us by the people we serve,” Aguilar said in a statement. “We wish to thank the victim and witnesses in this case for coming forward. We are committed to ensuring that a thorough investigation is conducted and that the victim receives all necessary support throughout this process.”
Aguilar said Carroll was at one point an assistant chief of police but has been a lieutenant in the field operations division since 2023.
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