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Messi to Inter Miami, posted by @FabrizioRomano hours before Messi — confirmed

The “here we go” post landed at 15:54 UTC on June 7, 2023. Messi announced the move in interviews that day.

Leaked on 07 June 2023

Evidence tray card: Messi to Inter Miami, posted by @FabrizioRomano hours before Messi — confirmed

At 15:54 UTC on June 7, 2023, @FabrizioRomano posted that Lionel Messi would join Inter Miami and that Messi would announce it within hours.

Fabrizio Romano @FabrizioRomano
🚨🚨 BREAKING: Lionel Messi to Inter Miami, here we go! The decision has been made and it will be announced by Leo in the next hours #InterMiami 🇺🇸 Messi will play in MLS next season. No more chances for Barcelona despite trying to make it happen. 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 𝐖𝐄 𝐆𝐎 #Messi #MLS https://t.co/UYqemodrxk
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 7, 2023

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Messi revealed the decision later that day in interviews with Spanish media, including Mundo Deportivo, CNBC reported. The Mundo Deportivo interview story was published at 19:06 UTC.

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