Finance
For David Beckham, the Lionel Messi stint at Inter Miami has started well after they crushed Atlanta United 4-0 in the Leagues Cup on July 24. The Argentine legend scored twice and also provided an assist. In the previous week, he scored via a freekick vs Cruz Azul.
Bringing Messi in was a major statement by Beckham and Inter as a new franchise in MLS. Inter just won 1 in 10 games before Messi came and now things are turning around for the side from Florida.
A video tweeted by ESPN FC indicates the positive relationship forming between Beckham and Messi as the latte celebrated after his goal vs Atlanta by pointing to the sky before gesturing at the former England skipper, who clapped on from the sidelines. It certainly won hearts on the internet.
Messi’s received the No. 10 shirt and was also named Inter skipper. The legend has highlighted how Beckham was instrumental in convincing him to join Inter after leaving PSG.
Messi can do no wrong and right now he is the toast of the team. 3 goals already in 2 games and one can expect more to follow in the coming games. If this is where his journey ends, it could be the perfect ending.
The man who led Argentina to the Copa America title in 2021 and the FIFA World Cup crown in 2022, has represented the likes of Barcelona and PSG. Now he kicks off the possible final phase of his career at Inter.
If Inter is where Messi calls time on football, it will be a great honour for the club and MLS as well. But for now, the legend has gotten off to a great start. The season ahead is long. So it remains to be seen how things forward.
At 36, Messi does not have too many years left in the game but expect him to give it his all in the coming games. By the time he hangs up his boots, his legacy will be second to none. In fact, it already is.
While there were rumours that Messi may return to Barcelona, his joining Inter came as a surprise. One man who is believed to have played an important part in convincing the legend is billionaire Jorge Mas. He persuaded Messi to join a team in last place in the MLS.
