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Isaac Darko

updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM

  • Lionel Messi was seen wearing Adidas latest sneakers inspired by 'The Simpsons'
  • The Inter Miami superstar made his appearance at the Royal Caribbean event
  • Messi is set to face Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr in a friendly game on February 1

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi is preparing for his second season with Inter Miami in 2024.

Meanwhile, he is actively engaging with the media and participating in events, recently attending one in his newly adopted home city of Miami.

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Lionel Messi was sighted wearing Adidas latest sneakers. Photos by @beinsportsusa
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At this event, he graced the send-off ceremony of the opulent cruise ship "Icon of the Seas" by Royal Caribbean.

However, what captured everyone's attention was a specific detail about the Argentine star.

Leo attended the ceremony adorned in Inter Miami attire, paired with remarkably vibrant and distinctive footwear, per Sports Illustrated.

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Social media swiftly took notice of his sneakers, which happened to be the Forum Low Simpsons—a limited edition from the Adidas brand.

Staying true to their name, these sneakers feature a theme inspired by "The Simpsons," as reported by beIN Sports.

Messi as Saudi Arabia's ambassador

In 2023, Sports Brief reported that Messi got into a deal with Saudi Arabia to become their tourism ambassador as they try to market themselves as a sporting destination.

In recent times, the government has achieved notable progress in various prominent sports ventures, such as the LIV Golf Tour, the takeover of Newcastle United, and the staging of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix in Formula 1.

A key element of their strategy involved leveraging the influence of a 36-year-old individual to secure the hosting rights for the 2023 World Cup, which has now been granted to six countries. Despite this outcome, Saudi Arabia remains a contender in the bid to host the 2034 edition.

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Messi scores against Al Hial

Sports Brief also reported that Lionel Messi adeptly dispatched a penalty from 12 yards, narrowing the scoreline for his team in their 4-3 defeat to Al Hilal on Monday night.

Additionally, the 8-time Ballon d'Or winner contributed an assist for David Ruiz, who finished the opportunity with finesse. Inter Miami how