Lionel Messi’s makes headlines whatever he does. Whether it is on the pitch or simply walking towards it.
After his most recent appearance for Inter Miami, fans noticed that the Argentine star was escorted onto the pitch by a child. In Europe this is common practice with a lot of clubs offering mascot positions to local children, or competition winners.
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However, in this instance the child was rather more high-profile. The child was Saint, one of Kim Kardashian’s children, who later proudly showed on her social networks the moment her son will never forget, going out on the field hand in hand with his idol.
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The Dignity Health Sports Park Stadium became a focus of attention not only for the expected clash between Inter Miami and Los Angeles Galaxy, but also for the presence of several prominent personalities.
Kim Kardashian wasn’t the only one in attendance, as iconic figures from different fields were present to watch Lionel Messi’s game. Among them were Vlade Divac, the legendary former NBA player, along with Luc Robitaille, an iconic ice hockey figure.
In addition, the atmosphere was enriched by the attendance of Novak Djokovic, the undisputed number one tennis player in the world, who contributed to making the event an unforgettable moment, merging different sporting disciplines on one stage.
The match between Los Angeles Galaxy and Inter Miami ended 1-1 with Messi’s goal levelling the match in the closing stages.
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