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Lionel Messi and Inter Miami Unveil New Jersey Aboard World's Longest Cruise Ship

The Icon of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's new ship, was christened by Messi in a ceremony marking the partnership between the cruise line and the Miami-based soccer team.

  • Lionel Messi and Inter Miami unveiled their new jersey, a black kit featuring the Royal Caribbean logo, aboard the cruise line's new ship, the Icon of the Seas.
  • The Icon of the Seas, the world's longest ship at 1,198 feet, was christened by Messi in a traditional ceremony intended to bring good luck to the vessel and its passengers.
  • Inter Miami's partnership with Royal Caribbean was celebrated with the jersey reveal and ship christening event, highlighting the connection between the Miami-based soccer team and the cruise line.
  • Messi and Inter Miami are set to leave for Saudi Arabia for a pair of matches as part of their international preseason tour, with a match against Al-Hilal on Jan. 29, and potentially against Cristiano Ronaldo's team, Al Nassr, on Feb. 1, if Ronaldo recovers from a calf injury.
  • The new Inter Miami jersey, which replaces the previous sponsor XBTO with Royal Caribbean, is available for purchase on MLSStore.com.
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