David Beckham Admits Facing ‘Obstacles’ Before Signing Lionel Messi For Inter Miami

It has been a new outlook for American soccer this year. USA premiere tournament the MLS will experience one of the best players in the world for an entire season. Since joining Inter Miami, Lionel Messi has been a game-changer, leading them to the Eastern Conference’s number one position. But in a recent revelation, the club’s co-owner David Beckham opened up about his unselfish ambition of bringing Messi and how it involved hurdles.

It surprised the soccer world when Messi left the limelight in Europe and moved to the States. However, Beckham’s blood and sweat was not just for Inter Miami but the whole USA, according to his interview on Good Morning America.

The former England captain stated, “To go through all the obstacles I had to then look on the pitch and see Leo… it’s just an incredible thing. I always say that bringing Leo to America wasn’t just for Miami; it was for America and for the league, and for the sport, and that’s what I had really planned on doing,” feeling content about the result.

Meanwhile, the aftereffects of the Argentine ace’s presence are evident. Fans and celebrities are excited to watch the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner weave his magic on the pitch. Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, and Will Smith were just a few names caught in the buzz. Apart from them, the surge in the viewership of MLS has increased multifold according to Apple, bringing eyeballs to USA’s soccer.

In addition, the interest among the fans has also risen in the country with the Miami fanbase growing more than five times last year. Moreover, Becks feels that the aim was to bring joy to the people by watching Messi and the next generation being by him. However, it didn’t come easy for the former Manchester United player.

Challenges David Beckham had to bring Lionel Messi to the MLS

Lionel Messi may have landed in the MLS, citing the USA as ideal for his family. However, Beckham’s efforts started in 2019 when Beckham had to arrange a secret meeting with Leo’s father Jorge Messi who also deals with the Inter Miami captain’s projects. Finally, other giants in the market, including Saudi Pro League’s Al Hilal, which had more than $1 billion to offer him, gave Beckham anxiety.

However, thanks to the former Real Madrid player’s idea many years ago, Messi came to the MLS. With the 2026 World Cup arriving soon, bringing Lionel Messi is the first step for the USA to start engaging the crowds in soccer. And with the results going their way, it’s just onward and upward.