Lionel Messi and David Beckham took time to pose for photos with fans during recent outings in South Florida – and fans praised their “humility” on social media afterward.
Messi, who missed Miami’s 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps on May 25, appeared to be leaving a dinner when a slew of fans approached him for a photo, including one who put his arm around him.
In a video posted by Instagram account Only in Dadehe could be seen posing for several fans before he left, and his actions were apparently well received.
‘These are two of the most humble superstars around, and it seems they never say NO! [to a photo],’Only in Dade said afterwards.
“Met Messi about a month ago… can’t lie, nicest guy and super humble,” one fan added.
Lionel Messi stopped to take photos with fans in Miami during a recent outing
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham also stopped to take photos with fans after a Target trip
Beckham, meanwhile, was spotted by several fans as he left a Miami Target store with several shopping bags in hand.
The Inter Miami co-owner smiled as he posed with several fans and even signed an autograph for one fan.
“I met him once at a dollar store,” one fan said of Beckham. ‘Class action. Guy knows how to save.
Another added: ‘Great to have [Messi and Beckham] as neighbors in Miami! They have gratitude and kindness. What more can you ask for!?’
It’s been a great season so far for the Herons, who sit atop the MLS with 34 points in 16 games.
Messi has only started nine as he suffered a leg injury in March and was also given occasional rest by manager Tata Martino.
Still, he’s having an MVP-caliber campaign so far with ten goals and ten assists.
Messi has had a fantastic season for Miami so far, scoring ten goals in as many games for the club
The video of Messi taking photos with fans comes as he was heard speaking English in public for the first time ever in an advert for Will Smith and Martin Lawrence’s new Bad Boys film.
In the short clip, posted to Bad Boys’ Instagram page, Messi walks up to Smith and Lawrence’s door before uttering just two words.
“Bad boys?” he asks the pair, leaving some fans baffled.
Messi will try to add to his goal tally on Wednesday evening.
The Herons will host Atlanta United at Chase Stadium as they look for their 11th league win of the season.
