Mateusz Klich Slams Messi and Inter Miami: “It’s a Disaster”

The Major League Soccer project that once promised glamour and global attention has now come under heavy fire. Former Leeds United midfielder Mateusz Klich has launched a scathing attack on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, painting a picture of chaos, mismanagement, and outright dysfunction behind the pink jerseys and glowing billboards. His comments, made in a brutally honest interview with Foot Truck, have shaken the football community and sparked fierce debates about whether Miami is truly a dream destination — or a nightmare disguised as one.

Klich didn’t hold back. “I don’t recommend Miami as long as Messi is there. It’s a disaster,” he said flatly, delivering a damning verdict on the club that was supposed to symbolize MLS’s golden era. For many players, Inter Miami was seen as a ticket to stardom, with Messi’s arrival bringing global cameras, sponsorship deals, and fanfare from South Beach to Asia. But according to Klich, the reality is far darker.

Behind the scenes, he claims, the environment has become toxic. “People are leaving, coaches and physiotherapists are leaving,” Klich revealed. The ex-Premier League star described a fractured setup, where staff turnover and disorganization undermine any sense of stability. And the culprit, he suggests, isn’t just poor management — it’s the Messi empire itself.

In a comment that has ignited controversy, Klich accused Messi’s father of effectively running the club. “Messi’s father essentially runs the club. Everyone speaks Spanish, and nothing can be done without their consent,” he said. For critics, this points to a dangerous overreach of influence, where sporting decisions are filtered not through professional structures but through a single family’s approval. The image of Messi’s clan holding the strings at Inter Miami is one that instantly transforms admiration into suspicion.

The criticism didn’t stop there. Klich even mocked the logistics of the team’s base, highlighting another frustration that few fans see. “The club itself is also 45 to 50 minutes away from Miami,” he added, suggesting that the so-called glitz of the franchise is a mirage. Instead of glamorous city life, players face long commutes, limited accessibility, and an organization that seems out of sync with the very city it claims to represent.

Reactions to Klich’s comments have been explosive. Supporters of Messi argue that his presence has elevated the entire league, bringing global visibility and unprecedented attention to MLS. But detractors are seizing on Klich’s words as confirmation that Messi’s influence has spiraled out of control, turning Inter Miami into a vanity project rather than a professional football institution. On social media, fans debated whether Klich was bitter, brutally honest, or both.

What can’t be denied is the shockwave his rant has created. If more players begin to echo his frustrations, Inter Miami’s carefully constructed image could collapse under the weight of criticism. And if Messi truly holds the kind of power Klich describes, then questions must be asked not only of Miami but of MLS as a whole — a league that may have handed over its crown jewel to a single man and his family.

For now, the allure of Inter Miami is being tested. Once sold as paradise, it’s being described as a disaster. And when the warnings come from a seasoned professional like Mateusz Klich, the football world listens — whether Messi’s loyalists like it or not.