Lionel Messi hype continues to grow in Miami as MLS debut nears

13.07.2023 - 16:33 foxnews.com

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A huge sketch of the soccer star’s smiling face on a restaurant wall beside a viral meme from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. A beer with a pink label matching the color of the Inter Miami jersey he will wear.

Wherever you turn in Miami these days something reminds you of the imminent arrival of the Argentine soccer legend. There is no hiding the euphoria generated by Messi in Miami as he begins the new Major League Soccer phase of his career in one of the most Latino cities in the United States.

But his arrival is also bringing a note of sadness as fans know that at age 36 he is nearing the end of his career. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Artist Maximiliano Bagnasco paints a mural of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, Monday, July 10, 2023, in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami.

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David Beckham mengaku merinding saat Lionel Messi akhirnya memilih Inter Miami. Kata Beckham, rasanya sudah seperti juara!

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida: Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has one lasting memory from Lionel Messi’s debut: the image of Messi running to embrace his family after delivering the game-winning free kick and cementing a new era for the club and Major League Soccer. “That was for the fans. This community is hungry,” Mas said.

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Messi-mania landed in Miami weeks ago, ramped up when the Argentina legend scored a last-minute free-kick winner on debut and could reach fever pitch should the World Cup make his first start this week.

Lionel Messi rifles home last-minute winner during star-studded Inter Miami debut

Lionel Messi scored a brilliant free-kick deep into second-half stoppage time in a dream debut for Inter Miami that sealed a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener on Friday.

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Lionel Messi announced his arrival at Inter Miami in style as the World Cup-winner scored in stoppage time to hand his team all three points in a Leagues Cup group fixture against Mexican side Cruz Azul on Saturday. Making his first appearance since joining the club in the summer, Messi curled in a brilliant free-kick from close range, with seconds remaining in second-half stoppage time, to send the DRV PNK Stadium into ruptures. Inter Miami owner and former England footballer David Beckham, who was present inside the stadium, couldn't control his emotions as Messi secured all three points for Major League Soccer (MLS)'s bottom-placed side.