Kim Kardashian, LeBron James and Victoria Beckham headline the star-studded crowd at Inter Miami as the A-Listers turn out to watch global superstar Lionel Messi make his debut

Kim Kardashian and Victoria Beckham were the first stars to be seen at the much-anticipated debut of Lionel Messi in MLS. 

The Argentine is starting from the bench as Inter Miami take on Cruz Azul in Fort Lauderdale Friday night. 

Though, he is widely expected to come on from the bench in the latter stages of the second half. 

Kardashian posed with Victoria and David Beckham, alongside her son, Saint. Speaking to Apple TV pregame, Kardashian said her son was the driving force for her attendance. 

‘All summer we’re going to different exhibition games,’ she said. ‘I played soccer for five or six years. I was goalie – and center-forward –  I wasn’t bad, you know!

Kim Kardashian with her son, Saint as she arrives at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale

LeBron James was also in attendance – which was no surprise given his interest in soccer

The King embraced perhaps the greatest soccer player in history prior to the national anthem

‘I loved it, so I’m happy that my boy loves it – and that we can come. They’re excited and that just makes me so excited. 

‘I’m happy to be here with Victoria, David and everyone. It’s going to be such a fun game.’

Kardashian was asked if Saint has a favorite player, to which she replied that it was Inter Miami’s No. 10 and that he was ‘so excited.’

In recent weeks, Kardashian was spotted hanging out with Manchester City phenom, Erling Haaland and has been at Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium as the Gunners chased the 2022/23 Premier League title. 

She and Saint also attended a PSG game in March – days after the game in North London – at the Parc de Princes as the hometown team defeated Rennes, 2-0.  

Tennis champion and longtime Floridian favorite, Serena Williams, joined her fellow celebrities at the game vs. the Mexican club and was seen enjoying Kim K’s company. 

NBA icon LeBron James was also pictured inside DRV PNK Stadium, sporting a bucket hat and a white fit. 

He was able to share an embrace with Messi prior to the national anthem. James’s eldest son, and USC basketball commit, Bronny James was in tow with his famous father.

Victoria Beckham arrived at the game in the hours leading up to the historic game in Florida

The reality TV star and SKIMS founder was interviewed by Apple TV on the sideline pregame

She greeted tennis legend Serena Williams while enjoying a drink amidst the beautiful weather

Kardashian has been spotted at several big soccer games this season alongside her son, Saint

Becky G sung the national anthem – as notable stars including Sergio Aguero watched on

James also posed for a photo with David Beckham taken by Victoria in the minutes leading up to kick off. Sergio Aguero, Marc Anthony, Maxi Rodriguez, Becky G – who performed the national anthem – were among other notable names in attendance.

Once home for James – and now for Messi – as a member of the Miami Heat. He brought another two NBA titles to the 305 during his five-year stint between 2010-2014. 

According to Spanish outlet Cadena Ser, the World Cup winner bought a Miami apartment in the Porsche Design Tower all the way back in 2019.