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20,000 Inter Miami fans give superstar Messi a hero's welcome

- JOHN CROSS

LIONEL MESSI promised to bring great times to Miami after being officially unveiled as the MLS' biggest asset.

Argentina superstar Messi, 36, was kept waiting for two hours during a horrendous downpour and storm before being introduced to the Inter Miami fans following his blockbuster move.

David Beckham, part-owner of the club, almost lost his footing on the slippery presentation surface but Messi kept his feet for the ceremony, which gripped the United States.

There was a spectacular fireworks show for the fans in the DRV PNK Stadium as well as welcome messages from NFL legend Tom Brady and basketball giant Steph Curry of the Golden State B in Warriors.

Messi said: "I really want to start training and competing. I really want to win and o for this club to keep growing.