It rained on his parade, however Lionel Messi greeted his new Inter Miami followers and was hailed by the membership’s proprietor as “America’s quantity 10” at a moist however celebratory unveiling occasion on Sunday. Miami’s 20,000 capability stadium was near full regardless of an enormous thunder storm simply earlier than the occasion to have a good time the arrival of the Argentine World Cup winner was resulting from start. A large tropical downpour compelled organizers to delay the beginning of “The Unveil” as followers took cowl or waited out the rain of their vehicles.
The occasion began round two hours later than initially scheduled with moist however delighted followers chanting Messi’s title because the lights dimmed on the venue.
The membership’s co-owner David Beckham opened the ceremony saying Messi’s arrival was a “dream come true”.
“Leo, we’re so proud that you’ve chosen our membership for the subsequent stage in your profession,” stated the previous Manchester United participant whose transfer to MLS’s Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007 was the league’s earlier greatest arrival.
“Welcome to our household Leo,” Beckham added in Spanish, to roars from the gang.
Soak it in, Leo Messi.
The warmest of welcomes to @InterMiamiCF. pic.twitter.com/STzKSDrBGh
— Main League Soccer (@MLS) July 17, 2023
Miami’s majority proprietor Jorge Mas then whipped the gang up together with his personal bilingual speech.
“Tonight is a present and celebration to town that opened its arms to my household,” stated the Cuban-American businessman.
“Tonight we’re doing