The Athletic FC Podcast

The Making of Messi: Leaving a Legacy

What you're about to hear is a sample of our new three part narrative series; The Making of Messi.
With arguably the greatest player of all time set to make his debut in MLS on Friday, we charted his extraordinary career on and off the pitch.
In this episode, we explore the complexities and nuances of the deal that brought him to the US and what legacy he will leave behind.
If you'd like to hear the rest, follow this link to listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://podfollow.com/godeeper
Illustration credits: Marcus Marritt
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The Athletic's flagship football podcast, hosted by Ayo Akinwolere and featuring the likes of David Ornstein, Phil Hay, Adam Crafton and Matt Slater will take you inside the biggest stories in football told by the best reporters in the business. We cut through the noise to tell you what’s really happening - and why it matters.