David Beckham Reveals the True Story Behind Lionel Messi Joining Inter Miami Which Left Him in Tears After 5-Year Pursuit

Lionel Messi was a game-changing signing for Inter Miami. The MLS side managed to lure the Argentinian superstar against all odds. While the Herons’ faithful fans revel in his presence today, there’s a narrative that resembles an emotional rollercoaster ride. David Beckham‘s relentless pursuit of La Pulga spanned five years, and finally securing his signature not only left him overwhelmed with tears but also led the club owner to question whether he ‘might have signed his brother.’

The revelation came on ‘This Life of Mine… with James Cordon,’ where Cordon asked about Beckham’s best recollection. Interestingly, the Manchester United legend said, “The memory that I have chosen is the phone call that I got when I was in bed in Japan saying that Leo Messi was signing for Miami.” Cordan asked further details, where Becks revealed that he had been negotiating with Messi’s dad for 5 years before signing him. The DB7 acknowledged that he sneaked into a hotel where La Pulga’s dad was staying to have a meeting. Notably, when Messi announced his decision to leave PSG, Becks received a call at 4-5 a.m. 

While it left Victoria agitated, the news of Messi’s signature gave Becks goosebumps and even brought tears to his eyes. The Real Madrid icon quickly called fellow co-owner Jorge Mas, who also couldn’t believe his ears. “I said, ‘Okay, Jorge, you and your wife Aledya have to go to the airport. Be there for the moment that he gets off that plane, because it might be his brother. We might have signed his brother. This is Leo. It’s Messi; it’s the greatest player to ever have played our game,” concluded Beckham. Indeed, this is quite an interesting tale, which serves as a testament to the fact that his signature proved favorable for Miami.

Lionel Messi has been a successful gamble for David Beckham and Inter Miami

Securing a player of Lionel Messi’s caliber was a significant achievement, yet Beckham’s steadfast dedication to his vision yielded results. From scoring a last-minute free-kick in his debut match to leading Inter Miami to its first-ever silverware in the form of a Leagues Cup, it has been quite a remarkable journey for Messi so far at Fort Lauderdale. 

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The Argentine’s historic signing not only revolutionized the club but also the entire soccer league. Inter Miami has now become one of the most popular soccer teams in the MLS, drawing sell-out crowds at every game. As the second season kicks off, let’s hope that the 8x Ballon d’Or winner is able to lead Miami to further glory.