THE news of Lionel Messi coming to join Inter Miami has made waves in Europe – but what do they make of it at the famous Miami Beach?

Messi has left PSG after two years in the French capital and looked to try and negotiate a move back to Barcelona.

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But the LaLiga champion’s dire financial woes left the footballing legend to take his iconic career elsewhere.

And before long Messi confirmed his decision to join David Beckham’s Inter Miami, 16 years after the ex-England captain swapped Madrid for LA.

SunSport took the trip down to Miami Beach to speak to local muscle men and beach babes about the superstar signing.

What I found was a mixed response; some were quick to admit they had little care for it, others could not believe their luck.

Strength and conditioning coach Joshua, 30, said: “I’m ecstatic, I think that he’s going to get the better opportunities here in Miami, because we’re all about that Latin and mixed. 

“And what do you call that? Condiments. So the sauce is coming to Miami.”

But 23-year-old Michael said: “I actually heard about it just 30 minutes ago and I really don’t have any thoughts, because I don’t watch sports.” 

Messi, 35, will travel Stateside having won it all in his career, the Champions League, six Ballon d’Ors and as of last year the World Cup.

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Seven, 28, who began squatting with weights and doing kick-ups as he spoke, said: “I think it’s a business move.

“Messi has pretty much completed every cycle of soccer, which means Miami and soccer is going to change.” 

Messi’s arrival will also benefit Mexican fans, who will get their chance to see the sporting icon play in the Concacaf Champions League.

Mexican Emaliano, 27, said: “He’s a legend. He’s like Michael Jordan, like Tiger Woods, a person that only comes around 50 or 60 years. 

“He’s a person that’s not normal and many people want to see. I’m from Mexico and he is going to play with Mexican teams in the same confederation. 

“The people in Mexico are very happy because if Inter Miami qualifies into the Concacaf Champions League, the Mexicans can see. 

“I think many people in many parts of the world can come to Miami and see Messi because it’s not easy to watch a football player like him.” 

Inter Miami’s remaining home and away tickets have all sold out after Messi announced his transfer.

So just hours after my day out at the beach, I returned to the strip to get a sense of what match day was like.

But Miami’s match – which they lost 3-1 away to New England – was nowhere to be shown at the sports bars.

Instead, the ice hockey and basketball dominated the screens, an attention struggle Beckham & Co will be faced with.

Robert said: “There are a lot of distractions out here. You see with the Heat, the Dolphins, the more they win, the more talent that comes into it. 

“But there’s just so many other things to focus on so he would have to cause a stir.”

But Emalio, 26, argued: “I think it will make a difference in America.

“I think it will bring a bigger audience from outside of the country to watch the MLS.”

Even the most casual of fan football – or should I say soccer out here – will be tempted to watch Messi in the flesh.

Ice hockey-mad Tyler, 30, said: “I’ll go to a game just to see what the hype’s about.

“I’ve been to a game before, they’re fun but to be honest, I don’t really care much.” 

Friends Amelia and Maria – both 19 – will line up for tickets due to their Argentine family roots.

Maria said: “It’s crazy, my parents are going insane.” 

But the new and existing fans of Messi will have to wait for the modern-day great to holiday before he lines up in pink and black.

He said: “I want to go on vacation and then we’ll start again.”

But Messi will no doubt be given a heroes welcome when he first touches down in the land of the free as the latest star of the MLS.

Moms and dads are superheroes. That doesn’t mean they’re incapable of burning a grilled cheese, crying or accidentally letting their kids go to school wearing their clothes inside out. That just means that no matter how challenging it is to balance everything, they somehow do. And what’s even more incredible is that many of them manage to maintain a great sense of humor along the way too.

If you’re a parent who feels guilty about not waking up at the crack of dawn every day to prepare pancakes, bacon and eggs for your little ones, first of all, don’t. And second of all, you’re not alone! We’re back with a new edition of the most hilarious parenting tweets of the month down below. So enjoy scrolling through while you hide in the bathroom from your toddler, and keep reading to find a conversation with CJ Kelsey, aka That Mom Tho!

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No one has ever said being a parent is easy. Essentially all of your free time (and disposable income) is now dedicated to taking care of your little ones, and there’s no compensation or appreciation involved. Being a mom or dad never stops being challenging, no matter how much people want to tell you “it gets better after the terrible twos!” It’s messy and exciting and exhausting and rewarding. It’s all worth it to have a mini-me who loves you more than anything in the world and who you get to watch grow into an amazing person that you’re proud of.

But one essential trait parents need to ensure they can get through the day without ripping out their hair or dying from embarrassment is a great sense of humor. You can’t sweat the small stuff, and you have to be able to admit that you’re never going to be perfect. (Anyone who says they are is lying!) And it’s much better to laugh through the pain and exhaustion than to try to keep it all together. A great parent is just someone who’s doing their best.

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To learn more about what it’s like to be a fabulous parent who’s open online about the joys and struggles of having kids, we reached out to CJ Kelsey, also known as That Mom Tho on Twitter and Instagram. CJ is a mom of two who works in the healthcare industry and has been able to grow a following online through sharing her hilarious experiences. She was also kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda about the importance of being able to laugh as a parent. 

“A sense of humor definitely helps because parenting can be hilarious!” CJ shared. “Children are naturally honest and curious– these two traits combined lead to a great deal of funny situations.”

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We were also curious about how CJ got started sharing hilarious parenting stories and experiences online. “I started my Twitter account as a place to make jokes anonymously and never expected it to lead to anything,” the mom shared. Today, however, she has over 47k followers on Twitter, nearly 18k on Instagram, and 13k followers on Facebook! 

And as far as what she loves most about her online presence, CJ says, “My favorite response to anything I write is when someone tells me they thought they were alone in their experience and happy to read I am going through the same thing.”

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CJ also shared some wise words for all the parents out there who might be worried about trying to be perfect. “I wanted to be the perfect parent when expecting my first and quickly discovered there’s no such thing,” she told Bored Panda. “My advice is to be kinder to yourself. Understand that it is a constant learning experience and that children mostly just want to know they are loved.”

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“Being a mom has changed my perspective on life and the world for the better,” CJ shared. “My curiosity for the future lies in how I will parent a daughter who appears to be developing the same attitude I had. I would gladly accept a handbook for the teenage years!”

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We all know there’s no such thing as a perfect anything, let alone a perfect parent. But that doesn’t stop countless mommy bloggers and family vloggers from trying to portray their lives as effortless and flawless. 6 out of 10 parents say they feel pressure from social media to be perfect moms and dads, and 40% of moms admit they compare themselves to the curated lives of parents they see online.

We teach our children how harmful social media is and that comparison is the thief of joy, but why is it so hard to practice what we preach? Part of the reason we love sharing these “parenting tweets of the month” articles (aside from the fact that they’re hilarious) is because we want to remind you panda parents that you’re not alone! Doing your best is enough.      

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When it comes to some of the “mistakes” every parent makes, Steven John at Insider says there are 30 extremely common ones that no mom or dad will be able to avoid. (And that’s okay!) These include letting our kids fall or get hurt, packing our children’s schedules too full, giving our little ones too many choices to make, forgetting important items when going to school or soccer practice, praising them too much, and trying to talk above them. “Kids catch onto more than you think, despite the diction enabled by your sagacity, and can end up hearing things little ears shouldn’t,” John writes.  

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No matter how many “mistakes” we make with our little ones, we shouldn’t beat ourselves up. As long as they know that they’re safe, loved, taken care of and able to express themselves, you’re doing an amazing job. And if you need to vent or share some hilarious stories online, feel free to hop onto Twitter. You’ll quickly realize that you’re not alone, and you’re a great parent. Plus, we’d love to have a laugh at your experiences and feature them in next month’s edition of this list!

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If you’re an exhausted parent who can’t wait for your children to be back in school full time in a few weeks, you don’t need to feel bad about that. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, and you’ll finally be able to keep your kitchen clean for more than three hours when your kids aren’t eating three meals a day plus snacks in there. Keep upvoting the tweets that hit home for you or make you chuckle, and let us know in the comments if you’ve recently had any hilarious parenting experiences. Then, if you’re interested in checking out Bored Panda’s last parenting tweets of the month post, you can find it right here!  

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