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It is always a star-studded gala when Lionel Messi and Inter Miami take to the Tinsel Town. During Messi’s last LA trip to face the Magic Johnson co-owned Los Angeles FC, the Leonardo DiCaprios and Owen Wilsons of the world cheered on from the stands like young fanboys. Inter Miami’s latest outing against the LA Galaxy is no outlier. Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic took to the United States for the Sunshine Double. But he couldn’t afford to miss Leo Messi’s action against the LA Galaxy.

Djokovic was not the only big name at the MLS tie. Hollywood A-listers, NFL icons, and USWNT legends also graced Miami’s second league game of the season. The match is indeed a treat for all the stars, as Inter Miami is playing all their superstars, including Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba.

Here are all the A-listers who followed Novak Djokovic’s suit to watch Inter Miami

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Novak Djokovic was seen alongside USWNT legends, Christen Press and Tobin Heath at the Dignity Health Sports Park in LA. The 24-time Grand Slam champion posed for pictures with the USWNT duo ahead of the Miami-LA tie. Besides these sporting icons, Oscar winner Halle Berry showed up at the LA Galaxy’s home for the game. Berry and her partner and singer Van Hunt were seen watching the game from the VIP lounge of the LA stadium. She has yet to cross paths with Djokovic, Lionel Messi, and David Beckham.

Sporting presence was not confined to the USWNT duo. Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua graced Inter Miami’s game. However, he showed full support for the LA Galaxy, posing with the club’s jersey. Buffalo Bills tight end Dalton Kincaid joined his NFL pal Nakua at the game, posing with an LA Galaxy T-shirt. Green Bay Packers’ Keisean Nixon was also there in the star-packed fleet at LA. WNBA star Diana Taurasi also made it to the Tinsel Town clash. If all these A-listers lit the game up with their presence, Swedish DJ Alesso gave a stunning prelude to the game with a live performance. While non-MLS stars crossed paths in the stands, it was a moment of reunion for Miami co-owner David Beckham and the club’s FC Barcelona core.

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David Beckham’s emotional reunion with LA Galaxy

David Beckham became a household MLS name way before he invested in Inter Miami. In the latter phase of his career, Beckham joined the LA Galaxy as a designated player. He led the LA-based side to two MLS Cups during his four-year stay with the club. Though Beckham graced the ongoing game as Miami’s co-owner, he saluted the LA crowd that kept him going during his MLS stint. The veteran also spent time signing autographs for a mob of effervescent fans.

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Meanwhile, Inter Miami’s ex-Barcelona stars reunited with former teammate Riqui Puig during the game. Puig rose through the ranks in Spain as a Barcelona academy player. He shared the stage in the senior team with Messi, Suarez, Busquets, and Alba. Puig joined the LA Galaxy in 2022 on a 3.5-year deal. What are your thoughts on the star-packed gala? Tell us in the comments.

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