Former MLS Star Labels Lionel Messi's Inter Miami 'Disaster' Amid Management Criticism

Mateusz Klich, a former Premier League and MLS player, has strongly criticized Inter Miami, calling the club a "disaster" due to organizational chaos and internal dysfunction despite Lionel Messi's impressive on-field performance. Klich claims that Messi's father effectively runs the club, creating a Spanish-speaking environment that makes it difficult for others to integrate, and notes that many staff, including coaches and physiotherapists, have been leaving the team. He advises players against joining Inter Miami while Messi is there, suggesting instead MLS clubs like New York, Red Bull, Nashville, Columbus Crew, and Cincinnati, which he says offer better organizational stability and facilities. Despite Klich's harsh criticism, Messi's arrival in 2023 has significantly boosted Inter Miami's profile, leading to historic achievements such as a Leagues Cup title and Supporters' Shield victory, alongside growing global attention for the club. Teammate Federico Redondo, however, contradicted the criticism by describing playing alongside Messi as "easy." The reports highlight a stark contrast between Messi's positive impact on the field and the alleged behind-the-scenes issues within Inter Miami's management and culture.