PHOTOS: Lionel Messi officially welcomed to Inter Miami and South Florida by Major League Soccer
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi, center left, holds his new Inter Miami team jersey as he poses with team co-owners Jorge Mas, left, Jose Mas, second right, and David Beckham during a celebration by the team at DRV PNK Stadium, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It comes one day after Messi, Major League Soccer and Inter Miami finalized his signing through the 2025 season. His first official training session is Tuesday and he is expected to play Friday in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans seek shelter from a torrential downpour as they wait to enter DRV Pink Stadium, home of the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, for an event to present international superstar Lionel Messi one day after the team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans seek shelter from a torrential downpour as they wait to enter DRV Pink Stadium, home of the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, for an event to present international superstar Lionel Messi one day after the team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans seek shelter from the rain as they wait to enter DRV Pink Stadium, home of the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, for an event to present international superstar Lionel Messi one day after the team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans take pictures outside DRV Pink Stadium, home of the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, for an event to present international superstar Lionel Messi one day after the team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans wait to enter DRV Pink Stadium, home of the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, for an event to present international superstar Lionel Messi one day after the team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans take pictures outside DRV Pink Stadium, home of the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, for an event to present international superstar Lionel Messi one day after the team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans seek shelter from the rain as they wait to enter DRV Pink Stadium, home of the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, for an event to present international superstar Lionel Messi one day after the team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans wait in line in a downpour to enter DRV Pink Stadium, home of the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, for an event to present international superstar Lionel Messi one day after the team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Lionel Messi walks into unveiling event
Soccer superstart Lionel Messi walks into DRV PNK stadium Sunday for his official unveiling event.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Antonela Roccuzzo, left, wife of Lionel Messi, walks with the couples children during an event to present Messi to fans one day after Inter Miami MLS soccer team finalized his signing through the 2025 season, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans wave flags as they wait for Lionel Messi to be introduced during a celebration by the team at DRV PNK Stadium, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It comes one day after Messi, Major League Soccer and Inter Miami finalized his signing through the 2025 season.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi waves from the pitch during a celebration by the team at DRV PNK Stadium, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It comes one day after Messi, Major League Soccer and Inter Miami finalized his signing through the 2025 season.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
International superstar Lionel Messi, facing, hugs a friend on the sideline of an event to present him to fans one day after his signing with the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
International superstar Lionel Messi speaks during an event to present him to fans one day after his signing with the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi waves to fans as he is introduced during a celebration by the team at DRV PNK Stadium, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
International soccer superstar Lionel Messi waves as he leaves following a celebration to present him to fans one day after his signing with the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Fans spot Lionel Messi entering the stadium before a celebration by the team at DRV PNK Stadium, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It comes one day after Messi, Major League Soccer and Inter Miami finalized his signing through the 2025 season.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
International superstar Lionel Messi is lit by a spotlight during an event to present him to fans one day after his signing with the Inter Miami MLS soccer team, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Messi arrives for official welcome to Inter Miami
Lionel Messi waves to fans after he was introduced during a celebration by the team at DRV PNK Stadium, Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Major League Soccer and Inter Miami finalized his signing through the 2025 season.
