Updated On: 18 July, 2023 07:51 AM IST | Fort Lauderdale (USA) | AFP
Argentina’s World Cup star Lionel Messi promises good things for Inter Miami fans at glitzy unveiling; team owner Beckham says it’s a dream come true

Lionel Messi (second from left) is presented the Inter Miami jersey by owners of the Major League Soccer club David Beckham (right), Jose R Mas and Jorge Mas (left) in Miami, Florida, on Sunday. Pic/AFP
It rained on his parade, but Lionel Messi greeted his new Inter Miami fans and was hailed by the club’s owner as “America’s number 10” at a damp but celebratory unveiling event on Sunday.
Miami’s 20,000 capacity stadium was close to full despite a huge thunder storm just before the event to celebrate the arrival of the Argentine World Cup winner was due to begin.