Lionel Messi stuns fans with his English in new promo video

Lionel Messi has left fans buzzing after showcasing his English skills in a recent promotional video for Konami’s eFootball. Known for his fluency in Spanish and Catalan, the soccer legend has rarely been heard speaking English, making this moment a thrilling first for many of his supporters.

Back in 2021, Messi revealed he had been learning English for “a year and a half,” ostensibly to prepare for a potential move to Manchester City.

While that transfer never materialized, the soccer superstar eventually found a new home at Paris Saint-Germain before making waves in Major League Soccer with Inter Miami.

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Despite being in an English-speaking country, the bilingual environment of Miami often sees Messi communicating in Spanish, leading to a scarcity of his English-speaking moments.

However, in the latest Konami video, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner delivered a clear message to players: “Be a FIFAe champion.” This brief yet impactful statement sent shockwaves through social media, with fans expressing their delight at finally hearing Messi speak English beyond the simple phrases he previously used, like “Bad Boys” in a Super Bowl ad.

The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with one fan exclaiming, “WE FINALLY GOT HIM SPEAKING ENGLISH,” while another praised, “Greatest English I’ve ever heard spoken.” It’s clear that this rare glimpse into Messi’s language skills has not only excited fans but also sparked a wave of humorous comparisons, with one user noting, “We got Messi speaking English before GTA VI!”