Following his move to Inter Miami in the MLS, Lionel Messi was seen shopping for groceries in a local supermarket.
Messi, accompanied by his wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, and their three sons, was settling into his new city, so they went shopping. The 36-year-old Argentine World Cup winner opted for a casual look, wearing a black T-shirt and white shorts.
Fans troop around him in the supermarket as they pose for a picture with him. He looked simple and happy with them.
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Messi’s unveiling on Sunday
Fans eagerly await confirmation of his signing, which is expected to happen this weekend.
Lionel Messi is set to officially join Inter Miami as a new member, with his official introduction scheduled for Sunday, July 16.
The highly anticipated event will be followed by a press conference on Monday, July 17, where the football superstar will address the media. Journalists will have the opportunity to witness Messi’s first day of training with the team
His decision to join the MLS has brought significant changes to soccer in the country, and as the world prepares for his official introduction as an Inter Miami player on Sunday,
Messi’s debut with inter Miami
The eagerly awaited moment for Inter Miami fans will arrive on Friday, July 21, as the former Barcelona legend prepares to debut for the team.
The match will take place at the DRV PNK Stadium, where Inter Miami will face off against the Liga MX team Cruz
Having recently left Paris Saint-Germain, Messi’s transition to becoming an Inter Miami player is on the verge of confirmation. Despite his age, the Argentinian superstar remains fully committed to his career.
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Super falcons star departs from Leicester city
In another news, Ashleigh Plumptre announced on Thursday that she would be leaving Leicester city after her contract expired. She had been with the club for three seasons, joining in 2020.
Ashleigh Megan Plumptre plays as a defender for Leicester City in the English Women’s Super League and also represents the Nigeria national team.
She played for England’s youth national team before making her senior debut for Nigeria in February 2022.