Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi's shocking move to Inter Miami sends soccer world, MLS fans into a frenzy

Inter Miami currently sit last in the Eastern Conference table, six points away from the final playoff spot

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There's a new superstar athlete heading to Miami and his name is Lionel Messi.

The 35-year-oldย Argentine football legend reportedly is leaving Europe behind after agreeing to a deal with MLS club Inter Miami, according to reporterย Fabrizio Romano.

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Messi, who is widely considered one of the greatest soccer players to ever touch the pitch, has decided to join the David Beckham-owned organization this summer despite being linked to his former club, Barcelona, and receiving interest from Saudi Arabia.

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Immediately fans all over the world went into a frenzy about the shocking news:

Even Miami Dolphins star quarterback Tua Tagovailoa shared his enthusiasm for Messi's upcoming arrival:

After winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina over France in December 2022, Messi could possibly make his Inter Miami debut at a home game on Sunday, August 20 against Charlotte FC. MLS will be taking a month-long break from mid-July to mid-August for the playing of the Leagues Cup tournament.

Here's a look at the rest of Inter Miami's upcoming schedule:

DateTime (ET)FixtureCompetition
Wed, Jun. 78 p.m.@ Birmingham LegionU.S. Open Cup
Sat, Jun. 107:30 p.m.@ New EnglandMLS regular season
Sat, Jun. 247:30 p.m.@ PhiladelphiaMLS regular season
Sat, Jul. 17:30 p.m.vs. Austin FCMLS regular season
Wed, Jul. 47:30 p.m.vs. Columbus CrewMLS regular season
Sat, Jul. 87:30 p.m.@ D.C. UnitedMLS regular season
Sat, Jul. 158:30 p.m.@ St. Louis City SCMLS regular season
Fri, Jul. 218 p.m.vs. Cruz AzulLeagues Cup
Tue, Jul. 257:30 p.m.vs. Atlanta UnitedLeagues Cup
Sun, Aug. 207:30 p.m.vs. Charlotte FCMLS regular season
Sat, Aug. 267:30 p.m.@ NY Red BullsMLS regular season
Wed, Aug. 307:30 p.m.vs. Nashville SCMLS regular season
Sat, Sep. 310:30 p.m.@ LAFCMLS regular season
Sat, Sep. 97:30 p.m.vs. Sporting KCMLS regular season
Sat, Sep. 167:30 p.m.@ Atlanta UnitedMLS regular season
Wed, Sep. 207:30 p.m.vs. Toronto FCMLS regular season
Sun, Sep. 247:30 p.m.@ Orlando City SCMLS regular season
Sat, Sep. 307:30 p.m.vs. NYCFCMLS regular season
Wed, Oct. 48:30 p.m.@ Chicago FireMLS regular season
Sat, Oct. 77:30 p.m.vs. FC CincinnatiMLS regular season
Sat, Oct. 216:00 p.m.@ Charlotte FCMLS regular season
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