In a recent turn of events, Lionel Messi and his MLS team, Inter Miami, have changed their hotel accommodations in Los Angeles to support local striking workers. This move has garnered attention and praise from various quarters.
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Lionel Messi, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner and a recent addition to Inter Miami, has made headlines not just for his on-field exploits but also for his off-field actions. The team was initially slated to stay at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica, Los Angeles. However, due to a workers’ strike at the hotel, Messi and his team decided to switch their accommodations.
The decision came after Unite Here Local 11, the union representing the striking workers, urged the team to cancel its reservations at the Fairmont Miramar. The union thanked Messi and his teammates for their support, stating, “The housekeepers, cooks, bellmen, and servers of the Fairmont Miramar say thank you to the great Lionel Messi and his teammates for agreeing to move from the hotel and stand with the striking workers.”
This move by Messi and Inter Miami has been widely appreciated and is seen as a strong stance in support of workers’ rights. It also highlights the influence and responsibility that high-profile athletes like Messi carry, both on and off the pitch.