WATCH: David Beckham personally finishes a paint job on a large mural of Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer (MLS) side Inter Miami after leaving Paris Saint Germain. After 2 years of playing in Paris,  player decided t to renew his contract with French club. Argentina star joined Ligue 1 champions after he failed to renew his contract with FC Barcelona. His performance at club level did t go as well as it went at Camp u. However, player went on to complete his trophy cabinet after winning FIFA World Cup 2022. player decided to leave European football to join David Beckham-owned club.

3 things you need to kw

• Inter Miami are at bottom of MLS table
• re is relegation system in MLS
• David Beckham bought club in 2018 

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David Beckham paints Messi’s mural 

Messi's move to Inter Miami represents a great accomplishment for both team and MLS. As one of greatest players in history, Argentine superstar's choice to join club has sparked widespread excitement and curiosity in United States.

Before highly anticipated launch, Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham demonstrated his commitment by personally finishing a large painting portraying Lionel Messi. artwork, which was purportedly designed by Beckham's wife Victoria, is seen as a warm greeting to Messi for his impending visit. Messi will be playing in Inter Miami’s jersey for very first time on 21 July 2023 when MLS club will be facing Mexico’s Azul in a fixture of Leagues Cup.

Leo had a potential chance of moving back to Camp u or to Saudi Arabia, where he could play against his old rival Cristia Ronaldo but player decided to come to USA. He revealed on 9 June 2023 that he will be joining Miami.

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What did Messi say about joining Inter Miami?

Messi told Mundo Deportivo about his decision on joining Inter Miami and leaving Europe nearly after 2 decades. He emphasized his decision to move to Miami, stressing his need for a fresh start and a change of environment. He and his family decided that y would continue with move to USA declining a return to Barca or joining Saudi Arabian clubs to become richest athlete of all time. 

He wanted to look into opportunities outside of European football and go away from heavy attention. At this point in his career, he wants to focus more on his loved ones. Furrmore, Messi emphasized his desire to experience football in a new manner and enjoy rest of days left for him to play beautiful sport. He sees MLS as a new chapter in his life, where he wants to approach sport differently and perhaps find peace of mind outside of standard European football environment.

“I made decision that I’m going to go to Miami,” Messi said in an interview.

“I still haven’t closed it 100%. I’m still missing a few things, but we decided to go ahead. If Barcelona didn’t work out, I wanted to leave Europe, get out of spotlight and think more about my family.”

Messi's decision represents his reasons for seeking a change, his value of family, and his enthusiasm to embrace a different footballing experience in United States.