Lionel Messi captivates football fans worldwide with his hilarious trick shots. The Argentine superstar and his Inter Miami teammates delivered an unforgettable performance on Tuesday, away from the hustle and bustle of crowds and the glare of TV cameras. This won’t show up in any box score.
They turned the dreams of 23 seriously ill children from the US and beyond into reality. Their desire was to meet Messi, the captain of the Inter Miami squad.
Families traveled to Chase Stadium from distant places like Canada and Israel. Exclusive gifts awaited them in their field-level suite, including a team-signed jersey personalized with their name, a delightful food and drink experience, and an array of additional team merchandise.
Subsequently, they received exclusive access to observe Inter Miami’s practice behind closed doors. Following the practice session, they had the opportunity to meet and engage in conversation with players including Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, Drake Callender, Benjamín Cremaschi, and Julian Gressel.
Defendant Marcelo Weigandt stated, “Everyone envisions positive outcomes as they drift off to sleep each night.” We are thrilled to have played a part in turning these children’s dreams into reality and supporting them during a challenging period.
Yannick Bright, a midfielder, expressed, “It was wonderful to fulfill their dreams, connect with their heroes, and bring smiles to their faces.” We are absolutely thrilled by that.
Inter Miami collaborated with Make-A-Wish and team sponsors Royal Caribbean and Fanatics to bring the event to life. On Saturday, families and their children enjoyed a delightful day aboard the luxurious cruise ship, Icon of the Seas. Experience the thrill of six exhilarating water slides, dive into the fun of seven sparkling pools, and enjoy a captivating performance of The Wizard of Oz. Exclusive items were delivered to them by Fanatics.
“Central to Inter Miami’s ‘Freedom to Dream’ philosophy is the belief that we should pursue our dreams with unwavering confidence while supporting our fans and community in achieving theirs,” stated Jorge Mas, managing owner of Inter Miami. “Collaborating with our esteemed partner Royal Caribbean and Make-A-Wish to fulfill the dreams of these incredible children beautifully illustrates that football transcends the field; it unites people, spreads joy, and instills hope.” We aim to harness the enchantment of Inter Miami to create unforgettable experiences and elevate our community through initiatives like these.
Michael Bayley, the president and CEO of Royal Caribbean, stated:
Imagine the joy of creating unforgettable, life-changing moments for children and their families. Discover the essence of Royal Caribbean’s Wishes at Sea program and our enduring collaboration with Make-A-Wish. Collaborating with our partners at Inter Miami CF to achieve that goal is the perfect trifecta that brings everything together seamlessly. This exemplifies the incredible possibilities that arise from collaboration and a mutual passion for families and the community.
