The opening ceremony and press conference was held at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This is how Inter Miami’s new striker Lionel Messi was introduced. One of the owners of the club, David Beckham, arrived at the event in a pale blue shirt and a dark blue suit with the club crest. Victoria Beckham supported the 48-year-old husband. She was spotted in the stands wearing a black halter top, a white blazer and matching slacks. The singer and designer wore subtle make-up during the day and let her dark hair down. She completed her look with sunglasses.
Messi’s hype reached a boiling point when Inter Miami confirmed his move on Saturday and introduced himself to fans on Sunday. This news was football’s best kept secret. Messi is now officially an Inter Miami player and will earn $60 million a year. True, the Argentine superstar will not appear on the field immediately.
Team officials are confident the World Cup winner’s influence will be felt far beyond the pitch, but expect Messi to take the team to the next level. The player himself is an optimist. “I am very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami in the USA. This is a fantastic opportunity and we will continue to build on this great project. The idea is to work together to achieve our goals and I really want to start helping here in my new home,” assured Lionel.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will earn money from Adidas jersey sales and an Apple MLS subscription. The deal also includes an option for him to become part owner of the club. “It is an honor to welcome Leo Messi and his family to their new home. In 2018, we made a promise to build an ambitious club that would attract the world’s elite players. The club that will redefine soccer in the US and ensure that Inter Miami is part of all soccer discussions. Together we will continue to fulfill dreams,” Inter Miami manager Jorge Masa is quoted as saying by the Daily Mail.
The team got their superstar, but that was only a temporary distraction from the fact that they hadn’t won a league game since May 13 when they were defeated by the New England Revolution. However, David Beckham claims that everything will change with the arrival of the brilliant Argentine.
“This is where the next chapter of our story begins. Ten years ago, when I started this journey, my dream was to bring the world’s greatest players to Miami… Players who shared my ambition to help grow soccer in this country and create a legacy for the sport we love so much. Today this dream has become a reality. I am proud to have a player of Leo’s caliber join our club. I am also delighted to welcome a friend, a wonderful person and his wonderful family to our community,” said the former England international.
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