DJ Khaled Sends Adorable Message to David Beckham After Meeting Legendary Lionel Messi

• DJ Khaled was star-struck after meeting seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi one-on-one
• It was Messi’s first start for his new club Inter Miami, a game attracting over three billion viewers
• The American DJ also showered praise on David Beckham for bringing the superstar to the MLS

Popular American entertainer, DJ Khaled, had David Beckham to thank as the rapper met with Argentine football legend, Lionel Messi.

The music producer was star-struck after meeting the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner during the Argentine’s first start for Inter Miami.

Messi produced a masterclass, scoring a brace and grabbing an assist in his side’s 4-0 win over Atlanta United on Tuesday night.

DJ Khaled was spotted in attendance alongside some of the biggest celebrities in the United States, including Diddy and Camila Cabello.

Messi also comforted the DJ's son as he stood in front of the Argentine star before Inter Miami’s match against Atlanta United, per Sports Brief.

Lionel Messi casually goes shopping at store in Miami

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Fans were left in awe of the football icon's heartwarming gesture, with DJ Khaled also reassuring his emotional child on the sidelines.

After the game, the American DJ took to Instagram to thank David Beckham for making such a priceless moment a reality.

He shared a picture of himself and the Manchester United legend with the caption:

“BLESS UP David Beckham thank you so much love brother.”

David Beckham co-owns Inter Miami

Sporting News reports that the former Man United and LA Galaxy star is one of the co-owners of the relatively new MLS side, which began play in the 2020 season.

Beckham, a former England captain, used his influence to bring Messi to his United States club in a deal which has reportedly been in the works for two years.

Kardashian's son chooses football GOAT

Sports Brief also reported on Kim Kardashian's sports-loving son, Saint, wading into the ongoing debate over who the greatest footballer is between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Lionel Messi unveiled by Inter Miami: Argentine superstar met by thousands of fans in USA

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Together with his celebrity mom and younger brother, Psalm, Saint has made attending football games a regular ritual, showing up at numerous matches across Europe last term.

Not long after, the family travelled over 4000 miles to watch Ronaldo, during Al-Nassr's pre-season game against Paris Saint-Germain, a team they have seen in action previously.