Lionel Messi shook the soccer world when he announced his against-the-odds move to David Beckham’s Inter Miami despite having lucrative offers from Saudi clubs and an offer from his home club, FC Barcelona. After the win against France in the nightfall of Qatar to lift the World Cup, the Argentine icon has solidified his name as one of the greatest to ever grace the game.
From Barcelona to Paris, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has won almost everything that football has to offer. Several hearts were broken when the footballing superstar decided to leave the club which arguably made him the great player he was in the summer of 2021.
Lionel Messi posters and jerseys appear at Adidas stores in New York before the official announcement
Since the Argentine maestro announced his move to the MLS, many American fans have gone ecstatic. After the uncordial exit from the French giants PSG, the 36-year-old superstar looks all set to grace American soil. With the debut of the former Barcelona superstar around the corner, some fans can hardly wait to see the legendary figure in Inter Miami colors.
Many Americans have welcomed their new hero extravagantly by flooding the Adidas stores with his mock-ups alongside the ‘Impossible Is Nothing’ slogan. Despite no official announcement from the club’s hierarchy, social media is buzzing with pictures of the Argentine superstar wearing the iconic number 10 jersey at Adidas’s Broadway venue.
Lionel Messi may not officially be an Inter Miami player yet, but the Adidas store in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City has wasted no time getting images of him in an Inter Miami jersey up in front of the world, along with prominent displays within the store itself. pic.twitter.com/fERVCVvu3r
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When is Lionel Messi to debut with Inter Miami?
Inter Miami has been struggling in the ongoing MLS campaign. As we pass the halfway mark of the season, the American club finds itself at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference. However, the arrival of the Barcelona trio of Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, and Jordi Alba has spread optimism among many Inter Miami supporters.
According to multiple reports, July 21st is going to be the first time the world will witness the Argentine icon lining up for the American Club, as they host Mexico’s Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener.
Leo Messi is all set to embark on this new journey in his illustrious career and millions of fans worldwide probably don’t want to miss the opportunity to watch the maestro perform magic on the field.
Well, the big question which arises is, can he prove to be the catalyst for the ailing Inter Miami team and help them to be playoff contenders by the end of the season? Let us know your answer in the comments!
