Fans welcome Messi as he debuts with Inter Miami (includes video story)

DRV PNK stadium is preparing for Messi’s debut. The highly anticipated beginning of South Florida’s Messi Mania.

Murals in Wynwood, Messi’s burgers and beers made to look like an Inter Miami jersey are only a few of the ways Miami is showing tribute to the legend.

Owner of La Birra Bar and creator of the Messi burger said “We threw this product at the pitch as a tribute to the best, Leo.”

The city is wearing pink and are hopeful they’ll get to see the legend Messi one day roaming the streets of Miami.

 

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