Tom Brady, Steph Curry and USMNT coach Gregg Berhalter all had a hand to play in welcoming Lionel Messi to Inter Miami on Sunday night.
The trio all featured in a video played out at the DRV PNK Stadium on Sunday wishing Messi well as he joins Miami and gets set for a career in Major League Soccer.
Now, Miami have shared the video itself showing two of the ultimate stars of American sport sending Messi their regards.
‘Leo, I wanted to say congratulations on the big move to Miami,’ Brady – who is friends with Miami co-owner David Beckham, says in the short clip.
Beckham also got Steph Curry involved. 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 to Miami by 20,000 fans in a ceremony held on Sunday evening
‘I just want to say congratulations on the transition and good luck – I know it is new beginnings.’
USA coach Berhalter also made an appearance, saying: ‘Hey Leo, this is Gregg Berhlater – I want to welcome you to Inter Miami and the United States.’
Miami packed 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 match against Cruz Azul.
Speaking to the crowd himself on Sunday, Messi told 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 that you have given me. This has happened so fast.
‘I am very happy to be here, to be with you. I want to thank Jose (Mas, Miami co-owner), David (Beckham) for the welcome.
Gregg Berhalter, the coach of the United States team, also joined in with a welcome message
Messi holds his new No 10 shirt aloft with David Beckham at his official unveiling in Miami
‘They are making everything easy for us, everything has been spectacular since we arrived. I really want to start training and compete. I want to win for the club to continue growing.
‘I hope that you will join us as you have since the season began. I thank my new colleagues for the welcome.
‘I am very happy to have chosen this city with my family, to have chosen this project. I have no doubt that we are going to have a good time. Thank you all very much for this day.’
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