In order to properly welcome Lionel Messi to Inter Miami, team owner David Beckham took him out to dinner at a posh establishment, where he was joined by Antonela and Victoria Beckham, Messi’s wives.
In order to commemorate the Argentinian’s outstanding beginning to his career in the MLS, Lionel Messi and David Beckham, along with their respective wives, enjoyed a meal at a world-class establishment in Miami.
David Beckham, Sergio Busquets and Lionel Messi enjoyed dinner together in Miami
The famous soccer players were joined by Victoria Beckham, Elena Galera, Antonela Roccuzzo, and Jorge Mas, who are all co-owners of Inter Miami.
In the wake of his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel Messi put pen to paper with Inter Miami, joining forces with David Beckham, who is the general manager of the franchise. The seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or celebrated his move to a new club in grand fashion by hitting a signature free kick that was the difference in the Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul.
Just a few days later, he made his first start and scored a brace in the first half of his team’s spectacular 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the match that was his debut. After that, Messi and Beckham, who is a co-owner of the franchise, were spotted out partying together.
Messi was also spotted leaving the hotspot with Antonela, who wowed in a pink minidress
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham head out for dinner with new Inter Miami star player Leonardo Messi, along with Leo’s wife Antonela
Roccuzzo. ( Image: Splash News / Shutterstock 2023)
Lionel Messi joined David Beckham ( Image: Splash News / Shutterstock 2023)
They dined in the lavish Miami restaurant Gekko. They were also joined by new signing Sergio Busquets, and his wife Elena Galera, as well as other co-owner Jorge Mas.
The Japanese-inspired Steakhouse is a popular spot for celebrities in the area, with Messi and Beckham dining with their wives Antonela and Victoria. Gekko specialises in East Asian cuisine, and is best known for its large offering of steaks.
Most notably one 42oz piece, named ‘A5 Bone in Ribeye, Kagoshima, Mizusako’ is priced at an eye-watering $1200 (£940) on the menu. Factor in some sides, and you’re looking at upwards of £1,000 for the top-range item.
The restaurant, based on 8 SE 8th Street in Miami, also offers an extensive range of sushi, cocktails and sharing platters. Inside, it features eye-catching, contemporary decor with Japanese inspiration as the backdrop for its customers.
Ahead of his MLS switch, Messi revealed the lifestyle out in The Sunshine State was a key factor in choosing Inter Miami. “After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barça, it was time to go to the United States League to live football differently,” he said.
Sergio Busquets and his wife, Elena Galera ( Image: Pichichipixx / SplashNews.com)
Antonela Roccuzzo, Leonardo Messi’s wife, arrives with her husband for dinner ( Image: Splash News)
“I want to enjoy more the day to day. Obviously with the same responsibility and desire to want to win and to always do things well. But more calmly.” And he has certainly been enjoying himself after dining in one of the city’s top restaurants.
Following Messi’s debut last Friday, a whole host of A-listers attended the game at theDRV PNK Stadium before also heading out to the Miami eatery. Reality star Kim Kardashian and NBA free agent Tristan Thompson were in attendance at Gekko.
The Japanese-inspired steakhouse opened its doors last summer, with Miami boss Beckham in attendance at the opening alongside Spice Girls wife Victoria. Gekko is owned by by hospitality tycoon David Grutman and Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny.