Messi mania engulfs Miami ahead of Argentine soccer superstar's arrival
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Artist Maximiliano Bagnasco paints a mural of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, Monday, July 10, 2023, in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Murals, burgers, beers, and billboards are just a handful of examples that show the euphoria that Messi generates in South Florida and how he will be received when he lands for his new stage as a player with the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Staff at the Fiorito restaurant pose in front of a mural of Lionel Messi to celebrate after the Argentine soccer star announced he is joining the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Miami. Murals, burgers, beers, and billboards are just a handful of examples that show the euphoria that Messi generates in South Florida and how he will be received. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Beer brewed by the Prison Pals Brewery, labeled GOAT 10 in honor of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, is shown at the Prison Pals Taproom, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Doral, Fla. Murals, burgers, beers, and billboards are just a handful of examples that show the euphoria that Messi generates in South Florida and how he will be received. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Thais Alvarez, left, and Gerardo Serrano, second from left, of Lakeland, Fla., photograph a television crew in front of a mural of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi by artist Maximiliano Bagnasco, Monday, July 10, 2023, in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Murals, burgers, beers, and billboards are just a handful of examples that show the euphoria that Messi generates in South Florida and how he will be received when he lands for his new stage as a player with the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)A bartender pours a beer brewed by the Prison Pals Brewery, labeled GOAT 10 in honor of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, at the Prison Pals Taproom, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, in Doral, Fla. Murals, burgers, beers, and billboards are just a handful of examples that show the euphoria that Messi generates in South Florida and how he will be received. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Art depicting Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi adorns the wall at Kao Bar & Grill in Hallandale Beach, Fla., Monday, July 10, 2023. Alongside the image of Messi is written the Spanish phrase "Anda pa' alla bobo!", which roughly translates to "Go away, fool," part of a Messi outburst during the Qatar 2022 World Cup which became an internet meme. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)A couple eats near art depicting Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi, right, and other celebrities, on the wall at Kao Bar & Grill in Hallandale Beach, Fla., Monday, July 10, 2023. Alongside the image of Messi is written the Spanish phrase "Anda pa' alla bobo!", which roughly translates to "Go away, fool," part of a Messi outburst during the Qatar 2022 World Cup which became an internet meme. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)People walk past a mural of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi by artist Arlex Campos, Sunday, July 9, 2023, in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Murals, burgers, beers, and billboards are just a handful of examples that show the euphoria that Messi generates in South Florida and how he will be received when he lands for his new stage as a player with the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)Waiters walk past art depicting Argentine soccer player Lionel Messi and other celebrities, on the wall at Kao Bar & Grill in Hallandale Beach, Fla., Monday, July 10, 2023. Alongside the image of Messi is written the Spanish phrase "Anda pa' alla bobo!", which roughly translates to "Go away, fool," part of a Messi outburst during the Qatar 2022 World Cup which became an internet meme. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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Artist Maximiliano Bagnasco paints a mural of Argentine soccer star Lionel Messi, Monday, July 10, 2023, in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami. Murals, burgers, beers, and billboards are just a handful of examples that show the euphoria that Messi generates in South Florida and how he will be received when he lands for his new stage as a player with the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)