Diddy, DJ Khaled, Camila Cabello in Attendance for Lionel Messi’s First Inter Miami Start, Video

Diddy, DJ Khaled, Camila Cabello in Attendance for Lionel Messi’s First Inter Miami Start, Video

Babajide Orevba
updated at July 26, 2023 at 8:22 AM
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  • Lionel Messi put up a 5-star performance in his first competitive match for US club Inter Miami
  • American celebrities and entertainers stormed the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale to watch the legend against Atlanta United
  • Sitting somewhere close to the pitch were music icons Diddy, DJ Khaled and Camila Cabello

American music superstars Diddy, DJ Khaled and Camila Cabello were all spotted inside the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to see Lionel Messi make his competitive start for Inter Miami.

The 19,100-capacity stadium was filled to the brim as the seven-time Ballon d’Or officially begun his stint with the US club.

Messi and his ex-Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets signed deals that will keep them at the MLS club until 2025.

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Lionel Messi has made his competitive start for Inter Miami with top American superstars in attendance. Photo: ESPN FC
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And making his start for the club in a Leagues Cup game against Atlanta United, top American celebrities and entertainers were spotted, including P.Daddy.

Seated beside the rapper were DJ Khaled and Camila Cabello, and they were all treated to a delight, as the World Cup winner grabbed a brace in the first half.

It took Messi just eight minutes before he opened the scoring for his side, and then in the 22nd minute, the Argentine made it 2-0.

Inter Miami made it a one-sided first half as Robert Taylor extended the lead when he fired home in the 44th minute.

Taylor also completed his brace off a Messi assist in the 53rd minute to seal a 4-0 win for the hosts.

Fans watched with amazement as Messi dazzled in the opening exchanges, giving a glimpse of what they should expect, GOAL reports.

Serena Williams reacts to Messi’s incredible free kick

Meanwhile, Sports Brief earlier reported that Lionel Messi put on a show for his new set of fans when he took to the pitch to make his Inter Miami debut on July 21.

Messi was introduced alongside his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets in the second half of Miami's game against Cruz Azul in the League Cup.

Among those who had gathered at the DRV PNK Stadium to watch the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner play was Serena Williams, a star in her own right as far as tennis is concerned.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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