With 34-year-old Brazilian forward Neymar approaching the expiration of his contract with Santos this year, rumors have linked him to MLS side Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi remains under contract through 2028 alongside Luis Suárez. While acknowledging that uniting the three global icons would generate immense commercial buzz and sponsorship appeal for Major League Soccer, Hislop cautioned that injury struggles and advancing age could undermine on-field productivity. Pointing out that 39-year-old Suárez has naturally slowed down and Neymar has endured recurring injury setbacks since his record €222 million transfer to PSG in 2017, Hislop stated that time catches up to all athletes, making a high-cost deal for Neymar a questionable financial risk for MLS franchises despite the romantic lure of the reunion.