Lionel Messi has arrived in Miami.
In front of tens of thousands of fans, the Argentine icon was formally introduced as an Inter Miami player.
To welcome football royalty to their club, Inter Miami’s ardent supporters withstood the pouring downpour and packed DRV PNK Stadium.
On social media, there were rumours that the club may have to cancel the event due to Florida’s rainy conditions.
Fortunately, everything proceeded rather smoothly despite the two-hour delay.
David Beckham, a co-owner of Inter Miami who was visibly moved, gave an address to begin the proceedings.
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“I began my journey to build a new MLS team ten years ago,” Becks remarked.
“I said back then that I had a dream of bringing the finest players in the world to Miami and South Florida. players who were motivated by our desire to develop football in our nation… We are overjoyed to have you all join us in celebrating this amazing occasion.
So if I seem a little emotional tonight, please pardon me. Being able to welcome Lionel Messi to Inter Miami is definitely a dream come true. Welcome to the family.
After that, Sergio Busquets’ acquisition was announced as the legendary fellow Barcelona player received his pink No. 5 shirt.
Jorge Mas, the head of Inter, then took the microphone at the crucial moment.
We’re doing this in the rain tonight, Miami-style! He declared, “This is holy water.
“We are the beneficiaries of the greatest athlete who ever lived’s legacy.
COMMERCIAL “Introducing Inter Miami’s number 10, America’s number 10, and the best number 10 in the entire world… Lionel Messi!”
Messi was then revealed to the fans as the audience applauded him.
The World Cup winner entered the pitch through the tunnel while it was pouring rain and was met by Beckham and company.
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He then addressed the crowd in Spanish before club representatives showed a video on the large screen.
In the video, well-known Miami residents, like DJ Khaled and Tom Brady, welcome the Barcelona icon to their hometown.
