- Inter Miami welcomed the World Cup winner in style
Last Month, Lionel Messi confirmed his decision to leave Europe, ignore Saudi Arabian bids in favour of a move to Inter Miami in the MLS.

World Cup winner, 7-time Ballon d’Or winner, and Barcelona legend Lionel Messi was presented as a new Inter Miami player last night.

The former Barcelona star was presented alongside Sergio Busquet who also signed for Inter Miami. It was a memorable night for Major League Soccer.

Messi’s presentation was viewed globally by billions of soccer fans. If you missed it, let’s have a look at some of the best reactions from fans online.
Lionel Messi was presented in front of a packed DRV PNK Stadium, the home of Inter Miami FC.

A video of Messi being presented to the Inter Miami fans – Via MLS’s twitter handle.
Soak it in, Leo Messi.
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 17, 2023
The warmest of welcomes to @InterMiamiCF. pic.twitter.com/STzKSDrBGh
One fan noticed Lionel Messi scanning the whole stadium during his presentation.
Leo Messi even scanning during his presentation 😂pic.twitter.com/Vi1G2eAI6i
— Sara 🦋 (@SaraFCBi) July 17, 2023
One fan also brought a GOAT to the GOAT’s presentation!! Just perfect!
Somebody brought a goat to Messi’s Inter Miami presentation 😭 pic.twitter.com/iCk5g408n5
— R (@Lionel30i) July 16, 2023
When Lionel Messi entered the pitch!
🚨 LIONEL MESSI ENTERS THE PITCH FOR HIS INTER MIAMI PRESENTATION! pic.twitter.com/sVeNtJYnBr
— Mundo Albiceleste ⭐🌟⭐🇦🇷 (@MundoAlbicelest) July 17, 2023
David Beckham almost slipping up, but he handled it with style.
😬 David Beckham almost fell during Messi & Busquets presentation🇺🇸. pic.twitter.com/H1evrByBoE
— 💙Show love more💙 (@Happinessisfoot) July 17, 2023
Lionel Messi’s son nutmegging the GOAT at his own presentation. Like father, like Son?
Thiago Messi nutmegging his dad at his Inter Miami presentation 😅
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 17, 2023
(via @esolms) pic.twitter.com/B2pit2DpCC
Lionel Messi will make his debut against Cruz Azul in the League Cup on Friday.