Having starred in Europe for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, winning countless major honours along the way, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner is preparing to take his unique skill set to MLS. Messi will be joining forces with David Beckham in Florida – with the former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England star now a co-owner in Miami.
The arrival of Messi in America is understandably causing quite a stir, with interest from Barca and the Middle East being snubbed in favour of heading to DRV PNK Stadium, but when will he be seen in action for the first time? GOAL takes a look...