Will Smith and David Beckham laugh together and embrace as Hollywood star watches Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on the opening night of the MLS season

Will Smith was one of the celebrity guests who watched Lionel Messi and Inter Miami open the new MLS season on Wednesday evening.

The Oscar-winning actor, 55, was pictured chatting with Miami co-owner David Beckham before kick-off in Florida.

Smith, who is enduring a two-year quiet period in his Hollywood career after controversially punching Chris Rock at the Oscars, embraced the football icon for a photo.

More to follow.

David Beckham and Will Smith hugged and laughed ahead of Inter Miami’s opening match