Just moments ago, Inter Miami began with their Noche d’Or ceremony. The club organized this ceremony to pay tribute to Lionel Messi for his recent eighth Ballon d’Or win. As he showcased his record prestigious award to everybody, the Argentinian superstar also gave a heartwarming speech where he urged for backing from his ardent fans.

Additionally, the MLS inactivity due to their early exit from the playoff race has forced them to play friendly fixtures, with the latest one being played against New York City FC.

Lionel Messi intends to keep winning titles with the fans’ support!

While Inter Miami may be concluding its 2023 season, the club didn’t want to do it without paying a fitting tribute to the individual responsible for its success. Before their friendly match against NYFC, the club organized a Noche d’Or ceremony to hail their star player’s recent eighth Ballon d’Or win. After getting lauded by the whole stadium for his remarkable win, La Pulga had some special words to quote.

The skipper took the mic in his hands to address his first season with the MLS side, while thanking every fan for such a response. He said, “First of all, I want to say thank you for coming, for this beautiful ceremony. For me, it’s something amazing to share this with you. I’ve been here for a short period but it feels like a long time. Like I said at the beginning, I never doubted we were going to enjoy our time here, and now I have no doubts that next year it’s going to be even better.”

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While stating his optimism ahead of the new season, the No. 10 urged the fans to shower the Herons with overwhelming support. “We are going to keep enjoying, keep winning titles and I hope you can support us like you have. Since I arrived, it has been amazing and next year we have important tournaments to face together,” he concluded.

Indeed, it was quite a commendable speech from the skipper, and it must have left a strong impression on the DRV PNK stadium crowd. Likewise, fans would be delighted to see their star player’s dedication to their beloved club. It also prompts us to question what we can expect from Messi and company ahead of the new season.

What to expect from Messi and Inter Miami in 2024?

This season wasn’t less than entertaining for both Inter Miami and Messi. While they may have missed out on the US Open Cup and the MLS playoffs, the Leagues Cup title makes up for it. But one must expect great things ahead of the new season. Firstly, the presence of Messi since the beginning would help them in the MLS a lot.

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The David Beckham-owned franchise must look to seize their spot at the top of the table from the very beginning. Additionally, winning other domestic titles is a must. Furthermore, we may get to see some new faces on the team who would definitely help Miami chase glory. All in all, there’s a lot in store for Miami fans for the 2024 campaign.

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