Three sports legends met on the field in a moment that captured the attention of fans worldwide. On Saturday, August 24, David Beckham took to Instagram to share an iconic photo of himself alongside Lionel Messi and Tom Brady at the Inter Miami CF game against FC Cincinnati. The star-studded snapshot quickly went viral, showcasing the convergence of greatness from three different sports.
“THE GREATEST ? ? doesn’t get any better ??,” Beckham, 49, captioned the post, tagging both Messi and Brady. “@leomessi @tombrady to watch us go into the playoffs @intermiamicf ?? & ?? xx.”
In the photo, Beckham, ever the style icon, donned a navy blue suit paired with a matching tie and a light blue button-up shirt. Messi, 37, kept it casual with black shorts, a white T-shirt, and olive green shoes, reflecting his relaxed yet focused demeanor. Brady, 47, also opted for a laid-back look, wearing a green shirt and ripped jeans, a stark contrast to his typically polished football attire.
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The former NFL quarterback, known for his seven Super Bowl victories, shared the same photo on his Instagram Stories the following day, humorously captioning it, “I’m bringing @leomessi back to Birmingham with me.”
Beckham, who co-owns Inter Miami, has been instrumental in the club’s recent rise to prominence, especially after successfully bringing Messi to the team last July. The move was a monumental moment for Major League Soccer (MLS) and for Beckham himself, who had long dreamed of elevating the sport in the United States.
“Ten years ago, I started my journey to build a new MLS team,” Beckham reflected at an event celebrating Messi’s arrival, according to ESPN. “I said then, I dreamt of bringing the best players in the world to South Florida and to the great city of Miami. Players who shared our ambition to grow soccer in this country… We are so happy that you are all here to celebrate this incredible moment.”
His emotions were palpable as he continued, “So please forgive me for feeling a little bit emotional tonight. It truly is a dream come true to welcome Lionel Messi to Inter Miami… Bienvenido a La Familia.”
Messi, the Argentine soccer legend, expressed his excitement about joining the team and the new chapter in his storied career. “I am very happy to have chosen to come to this city with my family, to have chosen this project, and I have no doubt that we are going to enjoy it very much,” Messi said during his introductory speech, per ESPN.
Though Messi has been sidelined since July 14 due to a ligament injury sustained during the Copa América final, there is optimism surrounding his return. ESPN recently reported that Messi is expected to rejoin the team on the field before the playoffs begin in October.
Inter Miami’s head coach, Gerardo Martino, provided an update on Messi’s recovery during a press conference. “He is not training with the group. But yes, he is already out on the field and working with the physical trainers,” Martino said, as reported by ESPN.
Martino added, “He is developing well. It was foreseeable that he would not be with Argentina because he is not yet in a position to play, but we continue to see him develop. There is no estimate, because you are already starting to see how you feel as you add training on the field.”
As Messi continues his rehabilitation, fans eagerly anticipate his return, hoping to see more moments of brilliance from him as Inter Miami makes a push for the playoffs.
In the meantime, the sight of Beckham, Messi, and Brady together at the game serves as a powerful reminder of the global impact these athletes have had across their respective sports.
