Even in star-studded Los Angeles, Lionel Messi remains a marquee draw.
Messi and Inter Miami CF played the L.A. Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, and notable sports figures and celebrities were on hand to watch the soccer G.O.A.T. in action.
Among those in attendance were Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua — who earned a Pro Bowl nod after a record-setting rookie season — and record-setting tennis star Novak Djokovic, the men’s all-time leader in Grand Slam titles.
U.S. women’s national soccer team icons Tobin Heath and Christen Press — who were both members of the 2015 and 2019 World Cup-winning teams — were also on hand.
Los Angeles Rams WR Puka Nacua and Buffalo Bills TE Dalton Kincaid
The Los Angeles Rams’ Puka Nacua and Buffalo Bills’ Dalton Kincaid pose with personalized L.A. Galaxy jerseys before the game against Inter Miami.
USWNT’s Christen Press and Tobin Heath
Green Bay Packers CB/return specialist Keisean Nixon
The Green Bay Packers’ Keisean Nixon poses with a L.A. Galaxy jersey before the game against Inter Miami CF at Dignity Health Sports Park.
Inter Miami co-owner, and former Galaxy player, David Beckham
David Beckham signals to the crowd as he enters the pitch prior to the match between Inter Miami and the Galaxy.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic and basketball great Diana Taurasi
Former Los Angeles Kings hockey player Luc Robitaille
Luc Robitaille, former NHL player and current Los Angeles Kings president, watches from the suites.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lionel Messi in LA: Sports figures, celebrities watch Miami vs. Galaxy
