Well, the Sunshine State is buzzing. And why not? After all, one of the greatest soccer stars, Lionel Messi, will be playing for Inter Miami. And when one would have thought they had seen it all, Floridians pull off a bizarre spectacle during Messi’s highly anticipated presentation.
Finally, July 16 arrived, and Beckham presented the Argentine wizard to the Herons fans. It was a scintillating presentation, with the MLS club also unveiling Sergio Busquets. But hold your horses because that’s not even a bewildering part of the fascinating ceremony.
Lionel Messi presentation and genius Inter Miami fan
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‘Expect the unexpected’ came to life during the presentation of Lionel Messi. The fans were gathering for the most-anticipated event in American soccer. The fans wearing the iconic No.10 jersey took over DRV PNK stadium and its surrounding. Excitement was at its highest level. And all of a sudden, a strange noise hit the fans.
Gracias Miami por una noche inolvidable 🩷🖤 pic.twitter.com/WX6EfCerX8
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 17, 2023
To everyone’s surprise, one fan wearing an Argentine No.10 Messi jersey came with an actual goat in the stadium. What a way to pay tribute to the soccer GOAT! And soon, the goat garnered attraction, and fans took some time to enjoy the moment by taking pics with the goat. It was an audacious move, but it paid off for the unknown Miami fan.
A scintillating Lionel Messi presentation followed after a wholesome moment. The Inter Miami owners, Jorge Mas, Jose Mas, and David Beckham, attended the unveiling with their respective families. With the presentation done and dusted, eyes are on July 21, when Lionel Messi will sport the Inter Miami jersey for his Inter Miami debut.
Despite the eye-catching ceremony, the genius creativity of Messi fan garnered praise from social media users.
Soccer fans stunned by fan’s strange gesture
One of the Twitter accounts posted a video clip of a fan bringing the goat and others taking pics. The post soon garnered attraction from the users invoking stunning reactions. One of the fans wrote, “Floridans are not real, lmao.” On the other hand, one fan felt Messi attended his own presentation.
Floridams are not real lmao https://t.co/JHmH4xinZq
— Andy™ 🧀 (@TheMilanAddict) July 17, 2023
You say someone brought Messi to his presentation 🐐🐐 https://t.co/OjWykXNYaX
— Dinho 🐐 (@Dinhofundzz) July 17, 2023
Messi attending his own presentation? Wow🤌🤌 https://t.co/gymHJQbWZR
— Vazha🎋🎋 (@zidhupj) July 17, 2023
Messi meeting messi. Exactly https://t.co/M499A8W2Vt
— sameha ⚽️ (@captainsameha) July 17, 2023
A few fans liked the creativity of the Americans to welcome Messi, as other fans felt it was the only right thing to do. Some fans can’t get over the idea, though.
i think i will like american fans 😂😂 https://t.co/YPNAucq0Az
— La Poisse ! (@100_worry) July 17, 2023
Broooo i can't get over this😭😂😂🥹🥹
GOAT For The GOAT 🐐 ….has any other player gotten this Goat effect https://t.co/w9GUA8bQBs
— Captain.Sadeer (@CaptainSadeer) July 16, 2023
It’s only right https://t.co/CEtbZx0eR0
— miz (@makeamilly1) July 17, 2023
this is so america https://t.co/j4eztPgOQC
— sarah ⁹ (@trentloml) July 17, 2023
As it should be! https://t.co/NuXe8J7fKT
— Nwa Mummy (@Am10Michael) July 17, 2023
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Lionel Messi signed for the club until 2025 and is ready to embark on a new adventure. He might be what the doctor ordered for the struggling Inter Miami. The Herons are on an 11-game winless streak, and it will take an uphill task to reach the playoffs.
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Can Lionel Messi take the struggling Inter Miami to playoff places?