Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Let’s make sure the USA never develops talent like Messi, Lamine Yamal or Vini Jr… by changing nothing.

If we do want to change, it will require examining how the rest of the world develops & finances talent in soccer.

America has only just begun to accept NIL for young athletes, but we will need to evolve if we want to develop a system that finds & funds talent.

The World Cup is our reminder. Let’s see if we answer the bell.

#WorldCup #Messi #NIL

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