In a gesture that broke with the usual protocols of sports celebrations, Lionel Messi appeared at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department carrying the MLS trophy.
The Argentine star, captain and figure of Inter Miami, moved the cup to a rare setting for fans to celebrate, reaffirming his closeness to the institutions that are part of daily life in South Florida.
This special visit was made as part of the official tour organized after the team’s consecration in the American league.
Lionel Messi surprises the Fort Lauderdale Police with the MLS trophy
The objective of the tour is to share the club’s success with the various sectors that provide support and security to the community, allowing public service personnel to be the direct protagonist of the historic victory obtained on the field.
As expected, the presence of the “Ten” caused real fury and excitement among the agents and administrative staff of the department.
The patrols and uniforms gave way to photographs and autographs in an unforgettable day, where the officials did not hide their astonishment at having in front of them the best player in the world and the highest award in North American soccer.
Lionel Messi brought the MLS TROPHY to the Fort Lauderdale POLICE Department, as…
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