Vogue magazine has listed the Inter Miami home shirt as one the fifteen fashion items that defined 2023.
Bryan ArellanoBryxn_APaul Reidypaulreidy67Estados UnidosUpdate: Dec 7th, 2023 04:29 EST
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Lionel Messi surprised the sporting world with his decision to continue his soccer career at Inter Miami. Many felt the World Cup winner would opt for a lucrative payout from the Saudi Pro League but his decision to join the MLS side has caused a seismic media impact in the US with his Miami move creating headlines over and above just the sporting world.
Messi’s arrival, influence and contribution was instrumental in helping Inter Miami win the first title in the club’s short history as Tata Martino’s men bagged the Leagues Cup, where Messi was the MVP of the competition and the top scorer.
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His presence created a media storm with the likes of LeBron James, Leo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez and many other high profile celebrities anxious to see the mercurial Argentine at close quarters with Inter Miami home and away games selling out
Messi’s US arrival has also had an impact on merchandise sales with Adidas struggling to keep up with the demand for ‘Messi 10′ replica shirts with sales of the home pink and black away jersey expected to pulverize MLS sales records.
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10)Sam NavarroUSA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con
Messi: fashionista
Messi’s impact on US culture has not been lost on iconic fashion magazine Vogue as they name the home Inter Miami jersey as one of the 15 fashion items that defined 2023.
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Inter Miami’s Argentine forward Lionel MessiCHANDAN KHANNAAFP
Alongside Nike Shox, underwear as outerwear, cat-eye sunglasses, Messi’s pink home jersey features as a 2023 essential with the style bible claiming:
