Arshavin Shares Why He Prefers Messi Over Others

Former Russia national team footballer and player for Zenit and Arsenal in London, **Andrei Arshavin**, along with ex-hockey player for Columbus Blue Jackets, CSKA, and Salavat Yulaev, **Nikita Filatov**, attended a match featuring Inter Miami. During the event, Arshavin shared his admiration for **[Lionel Messi](https://www.example.com/tags/811-lionel-messi/)**, who plays for the American team.

**“What do you like most about Messi?”**
**“He has more talent.”**

**“Are you feeling any emotions about seeing Messi now?”**
**“It’s cool to be so close. I didn’t expect to be this near,”** Arshavin stated in a video on the Fonbet YouTube channel.

In the 2024/2025 season, Messi has participated in 10 matches across all competitions, scoring eight goals and providing three assists. The contract of the 37-year-old player with the club is valid until the end of 2025. According to data from Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at €20 million.