Messi, shopping at the supermarket before the presentation with Inter Miami – Corriere.it

The calm before the storm: America count the time that separates it from the official presentation of

Leo Messi as a new playerInter Miamithe president’s team David Beckhambut first savor the simplicity of the Argentine, who was photographed at the supermarket in Florida with his family. Trolley with several shopping bags inside, the shelves of the Publix chain on display. A scene that would have been unimaginable in Argentina or Europe, where Messi would be overwhelmed by an adoring crowd.

However, it was a different matter in the United States, where there were no scenes of madness even if the reigning world champion was recognized by some fans, who could not resist the temptation to ask him for a photo. Then selfies, a few smiles and a series of shots that ended up on social media on time, where the news bounced around with a certain speed.

We all want to be this guy who went to buy milk, bread, and egg tonight in a supermarket in Miami and suddenly, bumped into Messi. What do you say to your wife when you go home? That you met Messi while buying milk..pic.twitter.com/mEy9k2ATr0

— FCB Albiceleste (@FCBAlbiceleste) July 14, 2023

Messi at Inter Miami, a star presentation

Messi landed at Fort Lauderdale airport on July 11th. On Sunday he will be presented together with his former partner Sergio Busquets. It was set up for the occasion a real show, awaited by millions of people after the announcement in June, with which Inter Miami formalized the arrival of the Argentine star. The show will be free for season ticket holders, with Shakira also among the artists who may perform on the lawn of the DRV PNK Stadium. The club also contacted the Colombian Maluma and Bad Bunny, one of the most listened to South American singers on Spotify. Messi’s official debut will be on July 21 against Cruz Azul.