Lionel Messi will be officially unveiled as an MLS player on Sunday at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. Inter Miami will present him at the event, which is gaining buzz all over the world. Notable celebrities will attend the event, along with high-profile performances.
According to new reports, Bad Bunny, Shakira, and Maluma are among the artists that Inter Miami is trying to book for Lionel Messi’s official presentation on Sunday.
This trio of artists are some of the most recognized names in the industry. Bad Bunny is a Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton singer. He is one of the most popular and successful Latin music artists in the world. His music has been streamed over 10 billion times on Spotify.
Shakira is a Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer, and record producer. She is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with over 80 million records sold worldwide. Shakira is known for her crossover appeal, blending Latin and Arabic music with pop and rock. She is also the Ex-wife of Lionel Messi‘s Barcelona teammate, Gerard Piqué.
Maluma is a Colombian singer, songwriter, and actor. He is one of the most popular and successful Latin music artists in the world. His music has been streamed over 7 billion times on Spotify.
Inter Miami is trying to bring Spanish and Latin flavors to the presentation ceremony. This should be appreciated by the Argentine fans of Messi. Miami also has a strong Latin culture, so it is a sensible decision for the club to have these artists perform at the ceremony.
Inter Miami’s presentation of Lionel Messi to overlap CONCACAF’s Gold Cup Final
Sunday will be an eventful day for soccer fans in the USA. The presentation of the biggest signing in MLS history and CONCACAF’s Gold Cup Final will both take place on Sunday.
In the semifinals on Wednesday, Mexico will face Jamaica in Las Vegas, and the United States will take on Panama in San Diego. The USA could face Mexico in the final on Sunday, which is always a heated affair.
Ricardo Mayorga (ESPN) CONFIRMS: Shakira, Maluma and Bad Bunny will perform at Messi’s presentation on Sunday.
Inter Miami is preparing an amazing celebration to introduce the GOAT.🐐 pic.twitter.com/bU5cFAaFNn
— FCB Albiceleste (@FCBAlbiceleste) July 11, 2023
Fans will switch between the two events, as the final is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET and the presentation will start at 8 p.m. ET. The Athletic reports that Lionel Messi’s unveiling by Inter Miami could be broadcast during halftime of the Gold Cup final. The official statement has not yet been announced by MLS.
The Soccer Federation of the United States wants to leverage as much attention as possible with these two major sporting events in the USA.