Matthew McConaughey, in addition to his brilliant film career, is also passionate about sports and is the co-owner of the Austin FC football team playing in the MLS tournament. This actor has just revealed his ambition to recruit famous player Messi from David Beckham.

” Messi ‘s impact on MLS ? Messi has brought excitement to fans who never even watch MLS. It’s like: come see what he does, he plays this sport like “Honestly, I really want him on my team (Austin FC)”, Matthew McConaughey shared with the American press, in a recent interview.

Actor Matthew McConaughey (right) and Messi

Actor Matthew McConaughey, 54 years old, has owned a large number of shares in Austin FC, a team based in Austin, Texas (USA), since 2019. He is also a longtime fan of the team. Washington Commanders is competing in the American professional football league (NFL).

Matthew McConaughey along with two actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who own Wrexham Club in League Two (3rd place in England), are movie actors who have encroached on becoming the boss of a football club.

Matthew McConaughey’s Austin FC is playing unsuccessfully in the 2024 MLS season, after 3 matches with only 2 draws and 1 loss, and is ranked 11th on the Western region rankings. This is Austin FC’s fourth season competing in MLS. In the 2022 season, this team entered the play-off round to compete for the MLS Cup championship, but ultimately only finished 4th.

Meanwhile, Messi is in his second season playing for Inter Miami and is having an impressive start with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss, leading the Eastern region rankings.

Messi scored 4 goals and had 1 assist after the first 4 matches of the 2024 season for Inter Miami

CLB Inter Miami

Messi and Inter Miami also compete in the CONCACAF Champions Cup with the return match against Nashville SC at 7:15 a.m. on March 14 (first leg was a 2-2 draw).

President of Inter Miami Club, Mr. David Beckham, in the 2024 season spent heavily to strengthen the team, which he also co-owns, to conquer championships such as MLS Cup, CONCACAF Champions Cup and Leagues Cup.

David Beckham (left) MLS

It took Mr. David Beckham many years to convince and bring Messi to Inter Miami. This 48-year-old former British football player, currently does not hide his ambition and will do everything possible to create the best conditions to keep the famous Argentine player in Miami City for a long time. Even after retiring, Messi will play a new role as co-owner of Inter Miami and serve as the club’s Technical Director.