MIAMI -- Lionel Messi received the key to the city of Miami from Mayor Francis Suarez on Wednesday night after speaking at the America Business Forum at Kaseya Center.

"I have had the wish to give this [key] to you for all that you've done for our grand city, our country and the world of football, thank you," Suarez said.

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Messi joined Inter Miami on July 15, 2023, immediately making history with the club when lifting its first trophy with the inaugural Leagues Cup win days after his debut.

Since then, Messi has inspired Inter Miami to the 2024 Supporters' Shield and set the record for most p

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