Sports Desk : World cup winner Lionel Messi arrived at Inter Miami's stadium to greet thousands of fans who had turned out after a huge thunder storm to welcome the Argentine.

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A massive tropical rain forced organizers to delay the start of "The Unveil" as fans took cover or waited out the rain in their cars.

The ceremony started around two hours later than originally scheduled with delirious fans chanting Messi's name as the lights dimmed on the venue.

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Inter Miami club confirmed on Saturday that the seven-times Ballon d'Or winner had signed a deal that will keep him with the club until 2025.

The former Barcelona star chose to join Miami, co-owned by former England midfielder David Beckham, after his contract with French club Paris Saint-Germain expired last month.

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Messi reached in Miami on Tuesday with his family and has caused a sensation locally. Fans flocked to the airport to try to catch his arrival and photos of him shopping in a local supermarket went viral.

He was scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday but the club said Sunday that had been postponed. No explanation for the decision was given.

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