Miami Unleashes Messi

07/17/2023

By: Jeff Yoder

Lionel Messi Officially Unveiled at Epic Inter Miami Welcome Party

The wait is over. Lionel Messi is officially donning the pink and black of Inter Miami after last night’s rainy celebration at DRV PNK Stadium. A sold-out crowd waited through a rain delay to see the soccer icon officially welcomed alongside Sergio Busquets. The celebration featured a welcome video “La PresentAsion” and a walk-out applause with cheers, music, and fireworks. Messi had an uncontrollable smile on his face throughout the party as the warm welcome set in. Team owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas were all smiles, too. All that’s left?

The Messi Debut

The circus will continue throughout training this week as the American media will certainly have a field day at Inter Miami practices. Messi’s first match is scheduled for this Friday (July 21) in Leagues Cup action against Cruz Azul. His first MLS match will likely come against Atlanta next Tuesday (July 25).

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The U.S. Women’s National Team will command the World Cup attention in the weeks ahead, but stateside soccer fans are all eyes on Messi for the moment.

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