Inter Miami fans witnessed perhaps the greatest moment of their lives as soccer legend Lionel Messi stepped on the pitch donning the club’s pink. Messi delivered a stunning performance in the second outing as the Argentine legend scored two goals while making an assist for striker Robbie Robinson.
With the arrival of Lionel Messi helping boost soccer’s popularity in the United States, a Inter Miami fan thanked owner David Beckham for making the move possible. While fans have been rejoicing Lionel Messi’s arrival in the United States, one fan also made a big request to Beckham, that could transform soccer in the country.
A special request for Beckham
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David Beckham has played a major role in soccer’s growth in the United States with Inter Miami standing as one of the biggest proofs. With the arrival of Lionel Messi, fans around the country have been vying to get a glimpse of the Argentine superstar. The game between Inter Miami and Atlanta United was brimming with supporters who came down to cheer the home team.
Miami wants an NWSL team next pic.twitter.com/JBSzcLOINE
— Igor Mello (@SuperIgor) July 26, 2023
During their game against Atlanta United, an Inter Miami fan was seen cheering from the stands as she held up an interesting banner requesting team owner David Beckham to field a Women’s team in the NWSL. While Inter Miami has done a great job with their men’s team, fielding a women’s team will help them broaden their horizons while helping Beckham’s quest of transforming the soccer landscape across the nation.
Inter Miami On A Roll Following Lionel Messi Transfer
Inter Miami has been on a stunning run since the arrival of Lionel Messi with the team finding the back of the net on 6 occasions. Messi alone has been involved in 4 direct goal contributions which will come off as a big relief for owner David Beckham. With the former Barcelona man still in the early days of his stint at Miami, the fans will expect that the player continues to perform at the highest levels. Following their big win over Atlanta, Lionel Messi and his men will now face Charlotte next month, with the team hoping to climb up the rankings.
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While the team has already secured the services of Barcelona icons Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, fans are expecting the team to rope in former Barcelona striker Luiz Suarez.
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If Inter Miami somehow manages to lure in the former Barca striker, the team could emerge as one of the biggest threats in the tournament.
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