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Americans Love Soccer Stars Who Aren’t Made in America

Americans Love Soccer Stars Who Aren’t Made in America
New York Times Sunday 07 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Emmanuel Morgan 1 min read
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The Argentine star Lionel Messi is about to play in his sixth World Cup. His pink Inter Miami jersey became a hot item when he began playing in the United States in 2023.

The Argentine star Lionel Messi is about to play in his sixth World Cup. His pink Inter Miami jersey became a hot item when he began playing in the United States in 2023.
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