Lionel Messi took Major League Soccer by storm last year when he decided to join Inter Miami.
The match quickly sold out and Messi's Inter Miami jersey disappeared from shelves as fans jumped at the chance to see one of the world's best players play in the United States.
On Thursday, Messi was sitting in his car at a traffic light when a fan noticed the soccer star. A fan asked Messi for an autograph.
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Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates a goal against the Philadelphia Union during the first half of the League's Cup semifinals on August 15, 2023 in Chester, Pennsylvania. (AP Photo/Chris Zagora)
Despite sitting in traffic, Messi appeared to signal to fans that he would be happy to sign autographs. The fan then threw an Argentina national team jersey at Messi's passenger side window and asked the World Cup champion for an autograph.
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As car horns blared, Messi pulled out a Sharpie and signed the jersey. Legend then returned the jersey to the fan and drove away.
According to numerous reports, Messi's contract with Inter Miami pays him an estimated $50 million to $60 million annually.
Inter Miami CF's Lionel Messi (10 years old) controls the ball during the first half of the game against Los Angeles Football Club at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles on September 3, 2023. (Harry Howe/Getty Images)
The package includes a signing bonus and equity in the team.
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The 2024 MLS season is scheduled to begin in February, giving Messi his first opportunity to play a full season at the highest level of U.S. professional soccer. Last year, he only played in part of the MLS season.
