David Beckham arrives at DRV PNK Stadium before Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi is introduced at the unveil event and press conference in Florida on Sunday.

The former footballer, 48, cut a dapper figure in a navy blazer and a pale blue shirt as he arrived with wife Victoria.

He appeared in great spirits as he stepped out of his car and greeted guests with a handshake.

Victoria looked typically chic in a white blazer and black top, while accessorising with oversized sunglasses.

The fashion designer opted for a bronzed makeup look while her brunette locks were in a blown out style.

The excitement over Messi was at boiling point as Inter Miami prepared to unveil him on Sunday afternoon – and on the field the Argentina superstar can’t come soon enough.

The Argentina World Cup winner will be unveiled on Sunday in a huge ceremony at the team’s stadium in Fort Lauderdale, after his arrival was confirmed on Saturday.

The news was soccer’s worst-kept secret, but Messi is now officially an Inter Miami player, and will earn $60million a year.

While his impact will be felt far further than just on the field, coach Martino will be desperate for his former Barcelona player to light up the league and drag Inter Miami back into contention for the postseason.

After being announced on Saturday, Messi, who joins the club as a Designated Player, said: ‘I’m very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States.

‘This is a fantastic opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the objectives we set, and I’m very eager to start helping here in my new home.’

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner will bank money from adidas shirt sales and Apple MLS subscriptions, while the deal is also said to include an option that could see him become a part-owner of the club.

‘I am honored to welcome Leo Messi and his family to their new home,’ Inter Miami managing owner Jorge Mas said.

‘In 2018, we made a promise to build an ambitious club that would attract the world’s elite players.

‘A club that would transform the global view of futbol in the United States and ensure that wherever futbol is discussed, your Inter Miami is part of the conversation.

‘A heartfelt thank you to our fans that never stopped believing. Together we will continue to turn dreams into reality.’

Inter Miami made it an incredible 11 games without a league win on Saturday night, as they fell 3-0 to St Louis City, a team competing in their first MLS season.

The team may have got their superstar through the door this week, but that has only temporarily diverted attention from the fact they haven’t won a league match since May 13 when they squeezed past New England Revolution.

Since then, they’ve been beaten by Nashville, Orlando City, Montreal, New York Red Bulls, DC United, New England Revolution and Philadelphia Union, firing former coach Phil Neville in the process.

In the last month, Tata Martino has steadied the ship slightly, sealing draws against Austin, Columbus Crew and DC United, but Miami were back to losing ways on Saturday night in St Louis.

Samuel Adeniran opened the scoring in the first half of the game at CityPark, before Tim Parker doubled the lead shortly before halftime.

In the second half, Eduard Lowen made it 3-0 and consigned Inter Miami to another woeful result – and in desperate need of the likes of Messi and Sergio Busquets.