he photo of Lionel Messi playing with 12-year-old Harper Beckham ahead of the 2023 Leagues Cup quarter-final has received 1.2 million likes on Instagram.
On August 12, the Beckhams posted a moment between Messi and Harper, before the match between Inter Miami and Charlotte. David praised his daughter Harper for having the best smile. “This moment makes everyone in Miami and across America happy,” the former player wrote.
The tradition of players leading children to the field of play started in the 1990s, a campaign of FIFA World Football Federation in conjunction with the United Nations Children’s Fund UNICEF called “Say Yes for Children”. This action aims to send a message about improving the lives and protecting children around the world, and at the same time, it means inheriting the passion for football between two generations.
David Beckham is the co-owner of the club Messi plays for. Recently, his family has appeared many times at Inter Miami matches. On July 21, Harper, along with her mother and brother Cruz Beckham, 18, cheered on the team to meet the Cuz Azul club. On July 26, Beckham and his wife watched the Inter Miami match against Atlanta United. Messi’s wife – Antonela Roccuzzo – was also in the stands, she became close to the Vic-Beck family since her husband joined Inter Miami.
In addition to football, the Beckham and Messi family meet in other activities. On July 27, David – Victoria had dinner with Messi and friends at a restaurant in Miami.
Lionel Messi , 36 years old, born in Argentina, played football from an early age and was discovered by Barcelona club. Messi is considered the greatest player of all time with seven Golden Balls, four Champion League titles, 10 Laliga domestic titles, one FIFA World Cup and many trophies and personal achievements. other kernel.
Harper Seven Beckham is the youngest child of David and Victoria . Before that, they had three sons, Brooklyn (24 years old), Romeo (20 years old), Cruz (18 years old).