The opening of Inter Miami’s Nu Stadium was a significant event this week, with Marc Anthony performing the U.S. national anthem before the MLS match between Inter Miami and Austin FC. The Puerto Rican singer’s emotional rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Saturday’s debut received a standing ovation from the crowd, including Lionel Messi.
Marc Anthony, a close friend of club owner David Beckham, has a longstanding personal and professional relationship with Beckham and even named Beckham as the godfather to one of his sons. His performance at the stadium opening was powerful and well-received.
The new Nu Stadium has a capacity of 25,000 and marked a historical moment as Messi became the first to score there as an Inter Miami player. The event was more than just a match, symbolizing the start of a new era for the franchise under the motto “Freedom to Dream.”
For Beckham, this project has been a long-time vision since 2007 when he arrived in MLS as a player, and now it has come to fruition, bringing top-tier soccer to Miami with a modern stadium. Marc Anthony’s involvement in the opening night added identity and emotion to the event, highlighting the strong connection he shares with the club and the city.
[Context: Nu Stadium is Inter Miami’s new home with a capacity of 25,000. Messi scored the first goal there. Beckham’s long-standing vision has now become reality with the new stadium.]
