In anticipation of his arrival, a crop of artists have painted murals and welcome signs in Messi’s honor. Messi’s face is gracing walls over Miami-Dade -- well, mostly in Wynwood. Here’s where you can ...

Miami fans suspect the culprits are fans of MLS rival Orlando City, as purple is their team color and it was purple paint that was splattered across the mural, located at 55 N.W. 25 St, near the Veza ...

Bagnasco has also painted a mural of Diego Maradona in Naples, as well as in Miami and other places. Maradona also won a World Cup with Argentina wearing the No. 10 shirt.

A mural depicting Lionel Messi is seen in Miami on Wednesday, the same day the global football superstar announced he will be signing a deal with Inter Miami of Major League Soccer.