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Even before Messi steps onto the field, the banter and excitement have already begun. Inter Miami has just announced the signing of Lionel Messi, and the official unveiling will take place this Sunday, July 16, at DRV PNK Stadium.

But here’s the interesting part: Inter Miami recently suffered a tough defeat against St. Louis City SC, and as the opposing team scored their second goal, a fan captured on TV proudly displayed a Messi meme on their phone. The signing of Lionel Messi by Inter Miami has sparked excitement and speculation. Inter Miami fans eagerly await his debut, hoping he will rejuvenate the team and lead them to success.

St. Louis fan’s cheeky Messi meme amplifies excitement as Inter Miami faces defeat

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In a disappointing match for Inter Miami, where St. Louis City SC scored three goals to secure a 3-0 victory, an incident added a touch of humor and anticipation. As thousands of fans watched the game, a passionate St. Louis supporter couldn’t resist displaying a meme with Messi’s edited pic on their phone.

St. Louis City SC, currently leading the MLS Western Conference rankings, secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Inter Miami CF in the match. While Lionel Messi was announced as Inter Miami’s new player before the game, he did not participate in the match. The team is currently struggling and at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.

As Inter Miami looks forward to Messi’s official introduction ahead of the upcoming game, the anticipation continues to build.

The ‘Messi Effect’ and the anticipation of Inter Miami’s revival

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After a disappointing start to the 2023 MLS season, Inter Miami currently finding itself at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. But now, with the addition of Lionel Messi, there’s a renewed sense of hope and anticipation. The team had high hopes after making the playoffs in 2022 and signing some new players before the season began. However, the results on the pitch have been far from satisfactory.

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The anticipations on the ‘Messi Effect’ are definitely in full swing. Fans showed up at the team’s facility just hoping to catch a glimpse of him, even in the midst of a thunderstorm. They proudly wore Messi jerseys and carried signs calling him the greatest. Even a simple trip to the supermarket with his family went viral, showing how much people are excited about his arrival.

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Fans are eagerly waiting for Messi’s first match which is set to be on July 21st, and the atmosphere will be electric. Can he help Inter Miami climb up the standings and find success? Only time will tell.