The MLS stars who joined European clubs on short loans
Major League Soccer has long been a home for some of Europe's superstars in the twilight days of their careers. The likes of Steven Gerrard, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Andrea Pirlo have all swapped Europe for the United States in years gone by, with Lionel Messi's recent Inter Miami move the most astonishing coup for MLS so far. However, Messi now finds himself with a dilemma. Inter Miami have missed out on the chance of reaching the MLS play-offs after a recent defeat to FC Cincinnati, leaving the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner out of action for approximately four months as he awaits the start of the new season at the beginning of 2024. There have been rumours linking the Argentine with a return to Europe on a short-term loan deal during the MLS off-season, with some reports even mooting a brief move to Barcelona. While a short-term loan deal looks unlikely, there are a number of top MLS talents who have made such a move in the past. David Beckham - LA Galaxy to AC Milan Beckha...