In a tweet following Argentina's World Cup win, Lingard merely posted: "Messi the [GOAT]" with 5 goat emojis. GOAT is an acronym for best of all time.

Lingard may quickly be enjoying alongisde the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner who has not too long ago signed for Inter Miami. The transfer comes following a two yr spell at Paris Saint-Germain the place he gained two Ligue 1 titles for the French aspect.

Messi may even be joined by former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets within the coming weeks. The transfer to hitch such footballing icons in MLS is one thing that Lingard would absolutely wish to be part of.

The Englishman spent the vast majority of his enjoying profession earlier than the transfer at Manchester United the place he earned 232 caps over a 11 yr spell. After becoming a member of the Red Devils in 2000, he rose up by means of the youth ranges and made his debut in 2011 below Sir Alex Ferguson.

The following seasons noticed mortgage strikes to Leicester City, Birmingham City, Brighton, Derby County and at last West Ham. His transfer to the London aspect proved fruitful below David Moyes, whom he additionally performed below at Manchester United.

Lingard managed 9 targets and 5 assists in 16 video games for the Hammers. He then returned to Manchester United the place he struggled to cement his place within the aspect that re-signed Cristiano Ronaldo.