Lionel Messi presentation was one of the biggest presentation ceremonies in MLS history as thousands flocked into the DRV PNK Stadium to witness the event.
It was all glitters and glamor as Inter Miami welcomed the footie icon in a glamorous presentation ceremony, featuring top music artists from America.
Leading the list of music artists who graced the event was Lionel Messi’s countryman and renowned rapper, songwriter and singer Paulo Londra.
The 28-year-old rapper spiced up the event performing live in front of thousands of fans who attended the occasion.
Another Argentine and fast-rising singer Tiago PZK, 21, was also live at the event joining Paulo Londra on the stage to lit the arena with great lyrics ahead of the official presentation.
Colombian Latin American pop star, Camilo Echeverri, 29, also made the list of music artists who performed at the event, including Puerto Rican rap and hip hop star Juan Carlos Ozuna Rosado, 31.
Messi gave Camilo a warm hug after he was called out from the veil into the stage for his presentation.
Messi gave Camilo a warm embrace, slide to see other artists who performed at the event
Inter Miami owner, David Beckham and the club’s managing director, Jorge Mas, including American-born Colombian professional female footballer, Melissa Ortiz, led the list of high-profile personalities who graced the event.
The high point of the event was the official unveiling and presentation of Lionel Messi.
Before the ceremony, Lionel Messi was spotted with his three children, all dressed up in Inter Miami shirt, and wife Antonela Roccuzzo walking down the arena.
Dressed in jeans and white polo, the footie icon cut a relaxed figure as he walked comfortably into the arena awaiting the official presentation.
After the musical performances and speeches, the event climaxed when Leo was called out of the veil and presented to Inter Miami fans as the club’s new player.
His presentation was greeted with fireworks, deafening uproars by the fans.
Walking down the stage, Messi beamed with smiles, clapping hands with the fans as he joins David Beckham, Jorge Mas, Melissa Ortiz on stage. He was also joined by his family onstage.
The footie icon was obviously smitten with the affection and warm reception by the fans. Addressing the fans and his new Inter Miami family Messi thanked the club’s hierarchy and everyone for the warm welcome.
He added he is eager to start off and compete in the MLS while hoping to count on the support of fans and his teammates.
The Barcelona legend concluded his address by affirming his commitment to the Inter Miami and MLS project.
“Thank you very much. Good evening”, he said.
“I want to thank all the people in Miami for this welcome, this affection since I arrived here. I am very excited to be with you. I want to thank Jose, Jorge, and David for this recognition, for making everything easy, and for making us feel at home. I really want to start training, and competing, I really want to win and for this club to keep growing. I hope that throughout the tournament you will continue to accompany us. Personally, I believe that my teammates are going to give everything to build this project and I am very happy to have chosen this city, to have chosen this project and I have no doubt that we are going to have a great time and we are going to experience very nice thing”.
After his address, Messi snapped with his inter Miami shirt with David Beckham, Jose, Jorge Mas, Melissa Ortiz, and other anchors of the event.
Lionel Messi presentation was temporarily delayed for about an hour due to heavy rain and thunderstorm but it was a worthwhile experience with thousands of fans turning up to witness the event.
The expectation is high for the Argentine and world football legend. Before Lionel Messi presentation ceremony, Inter Miami owner David Beckham, speaking at Messi’s unveiling, said the club will begin a new chapter with the signing of Lionel Messi.
Messi will make his debut for the club in less than a week on July 21 against Cruz Azul. He will reunite with his countryman and former manager at Barcelona, Gerardo Martino, who is the club’s new manager.
