MIAMI — The main attraction (by a landslide) Sunday night at Fort Lauderdale’s DRV PNK Stadium wasn’t the only reason for soccer fans to revel in “The Unveil’’ extravaganza celebrating new Inter Miami megastar Lionel Messi.
Messi’s longtime friend and former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, another giant in the world’s most popular sport, joined the party — as it turns out, his 35th birthday party — as the newest midfielder to grace the Inter Miami roster.
“Hello everyone,’’ the 6-foot-2 Busquets told the packed stadium after posing with his pink Inter Miami No. 5 jersey hoisted by team owners Jorge and Jose Mas, with co-owner and former soccer great David Beckham beside them. “Thank you for coming. I am very happy to be here in Miami.