Oh, everyone loves music. It sets the tone for our souls for the best part of the day. Most athletes like Michael Phelps dons headphones before an Olympic gold medal race. Similarly, many athletes use it to be in the right headspace before a high-pressure game. It calms nerves and helps them remain composed. Well, what’s better than Beats to jive to tunes? In fact, Lionel Messi arrived at Inter Miami with much fanfare. And during his first match for the soccer club, he gave the perfect present to his Inter Miami teammates.
Yes, Messi gave his teammates Beats headphones after DeAndre Yedlin showed off his baby pink equipment. It is a $3 billion company that sponsors NBA stars like LeBron James and James Harden. Consequently, Yedlin came forward and explained where he managed to get a hold of these.
Lionel Messi gifts Inter Miami teammates a pair of Beats!
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During a post-match interview, Yedlin explained where he received his new headphones. Yedlin stated, “That’s Messi. Messi offered the team. I don’t know if he bought them, but he gave everybody for his first game.” Celebrating his first match with a stunning last-minute free-kick, what a way to gift your opponents and welcome yourself to the Vice City! He gave them pink headphones, which are equivalent to the color of the Inter Miami jersey. Hence, these acts are a part of the team bonding players do when they arrive at a new club, and he certainly feels at home.
Gone are those days of Messi sulking in the streets of Paris. The new vibes of Miami look to push him forward as he scored two more goals and assisted his teammate in Inter Miami’s match against Atlanta United. From being a team at the rock bottom of the Eastern Conference to the strongest team in the division, it shows the superhuman capabilities of Messi as a player. He has brought the team together and wants to win!
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As for those Beats headphones, his teammates got the best product available in the market. Leading artist Dr. Dre and entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine formed the company in 2006. After that, Apple Inc. acquired the company in July 2014. It offers premium sound entertainment with a lot of bass for your favorite songs. Moreover, NBA players love to wear them in their pre-game ritual warmups.
Beats sponsor NBA icons
Everyone celebrates the hip-hop culture of the NBA. The company has a footprint in the NBA by sponsoring many athletes. Their long list includes stars like LeBron James, James Harden, Draymond Green, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jayson Tatum, and Ben Simmons. Adam Silver once spoke about the influence Beats had on the NBA.
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LeBron James. In 2008, LeBron received equity in exchange for his endorsement of Beats by Dre.
When Apple acquired Beats in 2014, Lebron’s reportedly earned about ~$30 million. pic.twitter.com/1fBfRoEq8Q
— John Nucci (@JNucci23) July 18, 2023
According to SLAM, Silver mentioned, “Beats revolutionized the music industry and has become one of the most innovative and culturally-influential brands in the world.” Thus, Messi gave a perfect gift to his teammates as Inter Miami is playing well, making the fans happy; likewise, the owners are cheerful. All smiles at the shores of Miami now!
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