Published 13:49 IST, July 16th 2023
'Dream came true': Beckham welcomes Lione Messi to Inter Miami with a heartwarming message
David Beckham had a great message for Lionel Messi and football fans in the USA after the Argentine's transfer was made official on July 15 by Inter Miami.
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Lionel Messi has officially joined Inter Miami to embark on his new journey in Major League Soccer. Messi left Paris Saint-Germain last month for free to join David Beckham’s co-owned side in USA. He declined big-money offers from Saudi Arabian clubs and a potential return to his boyhood club, FC Barcelona, in order to join Miami.
3 things you need to kw
- Lionel Messi has been officially unveiled by Inter Miami
- Messi is reported to play alongside Sergio Busquets
- re is relegation in Major League Soccer
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David Beckham makes a huge statement about Lionel Messi
As Lionel Messi completed his move to MLS team as a free nt, Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham gave him a warm welcome. On Saturday, July 15, following club's formal anuncement of Messi's signing, Beckham sent 36-year-old a touching te. Evening Standard said that Beckham's mess was:
10 years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamt of bringing greatest players in world to this amazing city. Players who shared ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in USA and to build a legacy for next generation in this sport that we love so much.
Today that dream came true. I couldn’t be prouder that a player of Leo’s calibre is joining our club, but I am also delighted to welcome a good friend, an amazing person, and his beautiful family to join our Inter Miami community. next phase of our adventure starts here, and I can’t wait to see Leo take to pitch.
Also Read: Lionel Messi Dons Inter Miami Jersey For 1st Time, After Officially Signing Deal With MLS Club
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When will Messi play for Inter Miami?
DRV PNK Stadium will host Inter Miami's next Leagues Cup game against Cruz Azul of Mexico. stadium will be used by Inter Miami until team builds its own permanent stadium in Miami. It is currently functioning as ir temporary home. And could be Messi’s possible debut for his new club.
In addition, Gerardo "Tata" Marti's appointment as Inter Miami's coach has been official. As y previously collaborated at Barcelona and with Argentina's national team, this creates opportunity for a reunion between Marti and Lionel Messi.
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13:49 IST, July 16th 2023