Tuesday, July 18, 2023 – 4:42 PM
ABU DHABI, 18th July, 2020 (WAM) — The American club, Inter Miami, has begun the countdown to the moment when the Argentine international soccer star, Lionel Messi, will appear with his new team in matches during the next few days.
Inter Miami introduced its new star, Messi, to the fans in a special event at the “Pink” stadium, which was broadcast live, and witnessed Messi, 36, embracing the club’s owner, former English football star David Beckham, before Messi received his shirt with the team, which bears the number “10”.
Messi addressed a speech to the fans, in which he confirmed his thanks to everyone for this tremendous welcome in Miami, and confirmed that he was very excited about this new experience with the American club.
He said: I can’t wait either in terms of training or participating in matches. I have the same desire as I always had in my football career, and I am keen to compete, win and help the team continue its progress.
And Don Garber, President of the American Professional Football League, confirmed that Messi’s move to play in the American League would clearly enhance the attractiveness of the competition through a large expected follow-up to the competition at the media and mass levels.
Don Garber said: There is no doubt that Messi will show the world that the American League can become a tournament for the best players in the world.
The stadium stands crowded with fans to follow Messi’s presentation in this event, which Beckham explained was a typical welcome to one of the greatest footballers ever.
It is expected that Messi will play his first match with his new team’s shirt against Cruz Azul, Mexico, on July 21.
Messi signed with Inter Miami in a free transfer deal, after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired at the end of last season.
The event also witnessed the presentation of former Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, hours after Inter Miami officially announced his contract, to play Busquets, 35, alongside his former colleague Messi.
Mustafa Badr Al-Din / Ahmed Zahran
2023-07-18 12:45:59
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