Lionel Messi has been unveiled as an Inter Miami player today. MLS Club yesterday announced Messi signing ahead of St Louis match in Major League Soccer 2023. The legendary No. 10 was unveiled/presented at DRV PNK Stadium on Monday morning (IST) alongside Sergio Busquets.
A number of celebrities are expected to be at the event. It includes Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Maluma, who have been approached to light up the stage .
The Argentine legend parted ways with Paris Saint-Germain at the end of his contract last month. Barcelona and Saudi Pro League powers Al-Hilal were both keen to get him on a free transfer, but Inter Miami came out on top.
Lionel Messi, 36, is anticipated to sign a two-and-a-half-year contract with Inter Miami, with an option to extend it for another year. According to reports, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will make $54 million per year in earnings in the United States.
Lionel Messi FEVER hits Florida ahead of Inter Miami Debut
The 2022 FIFA World Cup champion arrived in Florida on a private plane on Tuesday (July 11). Bringing him one step closer to being an Inter Miami player. His wife Antonela Roccuzzo and children accompanied him.
Lionel Messi has arrived at Inter Miami ahead of the reveal ceremony on Sunday. The long-awaited announcement was made by the MLS team with a video featuring the Argentine and Barcelona icon.
The Herons have planned an event called ‘The Unveil’ for Sunday (July 16) to introduce Messi to the supporters. The superstar is likely to be presented during the halftime of the Gold Cup final between Panama and Mexico at DRV PNK Stadium. The event will begin at 8 p.m. EST.
Miami is working hard to obtain a number of prominent performers for Messi’s formal presentation. This includes artists such as Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Maluma.Shakira appears to be the most likely to go. She is presently residing in Miami following her separation with Gerard Pique.
Since her stay in Barcelona, she has also been acquainted with Messi’s family. Aside from Lionel Messi, the team plans to unveil Sergio Busquets, a Barcelona great who played with Messi for numerous seasons.
Lionel Messi drops MAJOR hint on retirement ahead of Inter Miami Debut
On Friday (July 21), Messi is scheduled to make his debut for Inter Miami. He will make his debut for the Herons in their League Cup match at home against Mexican side Cruz Azul at 8 p.m. EST.
MLS Season Pass holders may watch Messi’s unveiling and first match live on the Apple TV app. The MLS Season Pass is a bundle included in Apple and MLS’s 10-year media rights agreement. According to reports, Messi will be granted a percentage of the money generated by these subscriptions.
In India, no TV channel or streaming service has yet obtained the rights to the launching event. It is likely that MLS and Inter Miami will stream this on their social media channels or on their YouTube channel.
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