Lionel Messi is on his way to Major League Soccer, and the people of Miami, notably Inter Miami CF owner David Beckham, are ecstatic about his presence. The Barcelona great has stated his intention to quit PSG this summer and pursue a career in the United States.
Messi’s transfer to Inter Miami is a huge coup for both the team and the MLS as a whole. The Argentine superstar is regarded as one of the best players of all time, and his appearance in the United States is certain to generate a tremendous deal of excitement and interest. Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has gone above and above to complete Lionel Messi’s painting ahead of his spectacular unveiling.
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The incredible mural features two illustrations of Lionel Messi, one showing his upper body in the new team’s football kit, and the other, more prominent, is a detailed close-up of his face.
The mural effectively captures the excitement of the people of Miami as they anticipate Messi representing their city. David Beckham, wanting to express his own anticipation, added the final touches to the artwork and was pleased with the result.
David Beckham was the first prominent European player to move to the United States when he joined LA Galaxy from Real Madrid. His decision greatly boosted the popularity of football in the country at that time. Messi’s move is expected to elevate the sport’s interest to an all-time high nationwide.
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Messi is not coming alone; his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets has also chosen to join Inter Miami this summer. The two players enjoyed 13 seasons together at Camp Nou, winning numerous trophies and contributing to one of the greatest teams in football history during the early 2010s.
Messi will make his Inter Miami debut on 21 July when the Major League Soccer club hosts Mexico’s Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener. Messi will play in Miami’s remaining 12 league games, as well as a US Open Cup semi-final against league leaders FC Cincinnati.
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