Lionel Messi Signs Fan's Jersey in Miami Traffic

The Inter Miami star and eight-time Ballon d’Or winner took time to autograph a fan's jersey, demonstrating his accessibility despite his fame.

Lionel Messi, the Inter Miami star and world-renowned soccer player, signed a fan's Argentina National Team jersey while stuck in traffic in Miami.
The fan recognized Messi in his car, tossed the jersey through the window, and Messi signed it, ignoring the car horns honking behind him.
Messi, an eight-time Ballon d’Or winner, helped lead Argentina to win the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup, finishing the tournament with seven goals and three assists.
Messi joined Inter Miami last season, appearing in six games with one goal and two assists. Inter Miami finished 14th in the Eastern Conference.
Inter Miami is set to open the 2024 MLS season at home against Real Salt Lake on Feb. 21, marking Messi's first full-season campaign with the club.