MIAMI, United States. — The announcement of the signing of Messi by Inter Miami of Major League Soccer (MLS) has become the topic of the moment in South Florida.
Since the Argentine star made public this Wednesday his decision to continue his career in the city of the Sun, politicians, local authorities, sports franchises and citizens in general have welcomed the Argentine star through the press and social networks.
“Welcome to Miami-Dade, Lionel Messi! What a goal! We can’t wait to see him light up the field and inspire generations of Miamians as a new member of our Inter Miami team,” he wrote in Twitter County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.
The mayor of the city did the same, Francis Suarezwho highlighted the importance of having a figure like Messi defending the colors of the city.
“Miami has the biggest trophy on the planet, Lionel Messi. This is very big for our city,” Suárez said on the same social network.
The politician stressed that although the Argentine had the option of returning to the club of his life, FC Barcelona, or earning a lot of money signing for a team from Saudi Arabia, “he chose Miami because Miami offers him the best quality of life.”
The Messi effect is already quickly reflected in the social networks of Inter Miami, owned by the Cuban-American businessman Jorge Mas. The franchise, which yesterday barely had a little more than 1 million followers in instagramtoday it already adds 5.9 million.
Franchises from other sports also celebrated Messi’s arrival in the city of the Sun. The Miami Marlins, wrapped up in one of their best seasons in the Major Leagues, welcomed the Qatar 2022 world champion and displayed shirts with his name on social media. name.
Skip Schumaker, technical director of “Los Peces”, said at a press conference that Messi’s presence in Miami will be an incentive for the rest of the teams and athletes in South Florida.
Something similar was done by the Miami Dolphins, representative of the city in the National Football League (NFL).
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