Lionel Messi: Beckham Explains Why Argentina Captain Is Loved in Miami

• Lionel Messi has been enjoying football and family life differently since moving to Inter Miami
• Messi admitted he did not enjoy his two-year spell with Paris Saint-Germain
• Miami co-owner David Beckham has explained why he is so loved in Vice City

It is not an exaggeration to say Lionel Messi has been one of the stars of Miami since his move to Major League Soccer franchise Inter Miami, co-owned by David Beckham and the Mas brothers.

With his presence, he has stirred up fans' interest in soccer in the United States and attracted celebrities to the stadium to see both home and away games.

His presence has become a focal point for the Vice City club on and off the pitch. He helped the club win its first trophy - the Leagues Cup, while per Marca, the club's revenue is expected to quadruple at around $200m.

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Beckham praises Messi's humility

Former Manchester United midfielder Beckham influenced Messi's decision to play for the club and has opened up on why the community in Miami loves the Argentina captain.

Speaking to Stick to Football Podcast, he highlighted his humility as a key factor that made the people love him.

"He is so humble," he said. "It's just the normal things that we all think ‘that's how it should be’. This is someone who, especially in Miami, is not left alone. He's chased everywhere, he’s followed everywhere.

"There are thousands of people every day at the training ground just to watch him get in his car and drive down the road. From the moment he arrived in Miami, he drives himself to the supermarket, does his shopping, goes home – and people are shocked at that, but that is him."

"He’s humble, he's hardworking, he's got a great family. His wife is amazing, the kids are amazing – he's just a normal guy with an unbelievable talent," he added.

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The 36-year-old missed Miami's last four games due to injury, leaving fans disappointed at not being able to watch him play, but he's expected to return to action tonight against Cincinnati.

Beckham responds to 'script' claims

Inter Miami were the worst team in Major League Soccer before Messi's arrival but have become the best and unbeaten in nine games with the World Cup winner, leading to claims games are scripted for him.

As reported by Sports Brief, Beckham gave a brilliant response to these claims, calling it the best compliment anyone could give the players because it's like a movie.