Lionel Messi ‘The Unveil’ – everything you need to know: where can I watch? When is it? Will Inter Miami’s new star speak? And will David Beckham be there?
- Lionel Messi gets a grand welcome to Major League Soccer at Sunday’s event
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It was the worst kept secret in Major League Soccer, but Lionel Messi was finally announced as one of them by Inter Miami on Saturday.
The World Cup winner signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with a player option for 2026 in a complicated deal.
Miami will be rolling out the red carpet – or pink carpet, if you will – for a player widely regarded as the greatest of all time and MLS’ biggest transfer ever.
Although Messi has a big task ahead as Miami tries to climb back into playoff talks, his arrival will be celebrated with a ceremony on Sunday.
This event will be broadcast live around the world and MailSport can reveal how you can tune in.
After a long wait, Lionel Messi was officially announced as an Inter Miami player on Saturday
Messi joins after his contract expired this season with Paris Saint-Germain in France
Inter Miami will present Messi at a special event on Sunday, July 16
Where can I look?
Inter Miami will broadcast what they call a “historic night” for free on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Parts of this event will also be streamed for free on the club’s Twitter account, as well as on their YouTube and Twitch channels.
The MLS Facebook account will also feature a stream, as will InterMiamiCF.com and MLSsoccer.com.
Apple TV has promoted the arrival of Messi by posting billboards with a pink colored goat.
Apple TV will carry Messi’s reveal after promoting his arrival for weeks
When is it?
The event officially kicks off on Sunday, July 16 at 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
This appears to be a change over time from the original schedule. That means it will no longer conflict with the Gold Cup final between Panama and Mexico.
The event has been moved to 6:00 PM Eastern Time to avoid a Gold Cup Final
Where will it take place?
This event will take place live from the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
DRV PNK will be Messi’s home stadium for years to come, until the team moves to a planned location in downtown Miami.
Messi will be unveiled to the fan base at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale
Will Messi speak at the event?
Yes, Messi plans to deliver what the club calls an ‘inspirational’ speech at his own unveiling.
He will ingratiate himself with his new club by talking to fans who have been looking forward to his arrival for over a month.
Messi will speak at his unveiling, giving what the club calls an “inspirational” speech
Is there any other entertainment to watch?
Not only will Messi be officially unveiled as an Inter player, but the spectators and attendees will also see musical performances.
World famous Latin American artists Ozuna and Camilo will perform.
The audience will also be part of a “unique party organized by international party collective BRESH, with performances by Argentinian artists Paulo Londra and Tiago PZK.”
Latin American artists Ozuna (L) and Camilo (R) will perform live for the audience
Will Messi be the only signing announced?
It has not been confirmed, but the event may also lead to the unveiling of Sergio Busquets as an Inter Miami player.
The former Barcelona man will be reunited with Messi in Miami this season.
It is possible that Messi’s former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets will also be revealed
Will David Beckham be attending?
Yes, the co-owner of the club will be present and will give a speech.
Beckham was given the right to own an MLS team written into his contract when he joined LA Galaxy in 2007.
David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, will attend and speak at the event