"Art Basel -- one of Miami's biggest annual events -- is in town. Described by organizers as the "leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists," the fair has lured in Silicon Valley mega yachts, influencers, A-list celebrities, crypto bros and the like, all of whom have descended upon south Florida for a series of extravagant events. Second, but also just as noteworthy, the greatest artist in the history of soccer, Lionel Messi, will also be showcasing a local exhibit of his own."
"Call the 38-year-old Messi artistically mainstream, perhaps not pushing the envelope in the way he once did in his halcyon days at Barcelona, but he will still be front and center at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium this weekend. Walking through Florida ahead of the match, it's obvious who the virtuoso will be in pursuit of another championship in an enviable and lengthy list for the Argentina captain. But doing so also ignores the avant-garde and disrupting newcomers."
""We know they have a very, very good team," Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano said about the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps, who will face FIFA World Cup-winner Messi and his team in Saturday's MLS Cup final. "I don't like to talk about some players because they have many, many good players. But ultimately, we have our tools to play our game and try to be better than them.""
Art Basel brings high-profile visitors and a lavish atmosphere to Miami during MLS Cup week. Lionel Messi will captivate attention as Inter Miami prepares to host the Vancouver Whitecaps in the final at Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium. Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano acknowledged Vancouver's quality and emphasized using the team's tools to play their game and aim to be better. Observers note Messi's style has become more mainstream compared with his Barcelona days, yet he remains central to the event. Vancouver forward Thomas Müller expressed enthusiasm for the match and its competitive significance.
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