In front of an enthusiastic, sold-out crowd at his new US club Inter Miami, Lionel Messi was finally unveiled as a new Inter Miami player.
After years of planning and pleading, Inter Miami finally presented undoubtedly the biggest player in the history of the game on Sunday night, handing Messi the pink No. 10 jersey that millions of people will be buying over the coming weeks and months.
Almost every seat was filled despite horrible weather conditions that delayed the show, and nobody seemed to mind soaking rain that pounded down throughout the evening.
Speaking to the fans, Messi said: “I’m sure we’re going to have many wonderful experiences.
“I’m very much moved to be here in Miami, to be with you. I want to thank you, all of you, on behalf of my family, for the kindness that you have given me.”
Soak it in, Leo Messi.
The warmest of welcomes to @InterMiamiCF. pic.twitter.com/STzKSDrBGh
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 17, 2023
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Meanwhile, speaking at the event, David Beckham added: “Tonight is a typical Miami welcome for one of the greatest players to ever have played the game.
“The fact that we have our fans in here, celebrating this moment… this is what we have created and we’re very proud of that.”
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