Millions of fans around the world follow Lionel Messi. The Argentine is one of the sport’s biggest names, amassing a staggering number of followers on Instagram. Only Cristiano Ronaldo (595 million) has more followers than Lionel Messi on Instagram (477 million).
The global superstar is more popular than celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Beyonce, and Justin Bieber. That’s probably a huge feat for the introverted seven-time Ballon d’Or winner who barely gets in touch with the press. Messi seems to be loved by the fans of every club he’s played for, bar his ill-fated move to PSG, where many fans booed him on several occasions.
Messi’s decision to move to Inter Miami is probably the biggest move in the history of MLS, one that could change the landscape of the league forever. Even before his arrival, the Argentine forward already looks to have left his mark on the club.
David Beckham Impressed Wife By Painting a Massive Mural of Lionel Messi
David Beckham has not hidden his excitement over the arrival of Lionel Messi to his club Inter Miami, which was announced by the Argentine himself last month. After rejecting a reunion with the club of his life Barcelona and a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, Messi decided to join Inter Miami CF, co-owned by David Beckham.
David Beckham was adding the finishing touches to this Lionel Messi mural in Miami 🤯🎨
(via @victoriabeckham) pic.twitter.com/R06PTSyPfb
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 9, 2023
By painting a massive mural, the former England captain seems to be doing everything he can to make the World Cup winner feel at home in the new club. Beckham’s wife, Victoria, took to Instagram to share a video of her husband working on a mural for the new signing.
“Is there nothing David Beckham cannot do? Only been in town a few days, he got straight to it. Yes, that is him whitening the teeth as we watch,” the former soccer stars wife said in the caption, which also featured a mural video.
Fans’ Reaction to David Beckham’s Huge Lionel Messi Mural
After the video of David Beckham painting the mural went viral yesterday, fans have taken to social media to react to Lionel Messi’s influence on his new club despite not being unveiled as a new player yet.
“Messi is bigger than football,” a fan claimed.
Messi is bigger than football
— Marina Cherry 🍒 (@Marina_cherryy) July 9, 2023
“He hasn’t even put the shirt on yet. Talk about influence,” another added. This highlights how much the former Barcelona star has already impacted a still-growing league. The club has gained over 7 million followers on Instagram since announcing Messi as their new signing in June.
Messi is expected to be unveiled next Sunday as one of Inter Miami’s new players alongside former Barcelona teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets. How would you rate the business Inter Miami has done so far in this transfer window?
