Tom Brady and Steph Curry send Lionel Messi a ‘welcome to Miami’ message as he joins David Beckham’s MLS team – and US coach Gregg Berhalter joins in too
Tom Brady, Steph Curry and USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter all had a hand in welcoming Lionel Messi to Inter Miami on Sunday night.
The trio were all featured in a video played at the DRV PNK stadium on Sunday in which they wish Messi well as he heads to Miami and gears up for a career in Major League Soccer.
Now Miami has shared the video itself in which two of the ultimate stars of American sports give Messi their regards.
“Leo, I just wanted to congratulate you on the big move to Miami,” Brady — who is friends with Miami co-owner David Beckham — says in the short clip.
Beckham also brought in Steph Curry. The Golden State Warriors star says, “Yo, Messi. It’s Stephan Curry man.
Tom Brady and Steph Curry led the way in welcoming Lionel Messi to Inter Miami
Messi was welcomed by 20,000 fans in a ceremony in Miami on Sunday night
“I just want to say congratulations on the transition and good luck — I know it’s a new beginning.”
USA coach Berhalter also appeared and said, “Hey Leo, this is Gregg Berhlater – I want to welcome you to Inter Miami and the United States.”
Miami crammed 20,000 fans into their stadium to welcome Messi in a ceremony on Sunday evening.
The Argentina World Cup winner is expected to make his debut for the team on Friday in a League Cup tie against Cruz Azul.
Messi himself spoke to the crowd on Sunday, telling his new fans: “Thank you very much.
“First of all I want to thank all the people of Miami for this welcome, this affection. I want to thank you for the kindness and love you have given me. This happened so fast.
“I’m very happy to be here, to be with you. I would like to thank Jose (Mas, co-owner of Miami), David (Beckham) for the welcome.
Gregg Berhalter, the coach of the US team, also joined in with a welcome message
Messi holds up his new number 10 shirt with David Beckham at his official unveiling in Miami
‘They make it easy for us, everything has been spectacular since we arrived. I really want to train and race. I want to win so that the club can continue to grow.
“I hope you join us as you have since the start of the season. I thank my new colleagues for the welcome.
‘I am very happy that I chose this city with my family, for this project. I have no doubt we’re going to have a good time. Thank you all very much for this day.’