New 'Messi Meets America' series hits Apple TV+ soon

By William Gallagher

Apple TV+

has unveiled a 30-second trailer for its new six-part Lionel Messi documentary, which will premiere on October 11.

Lionel Messi (Source: Apple)

Footballer Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami CF doubled subscriptions to Apple's MLS season pass, and his debut gave the streamer record high viewing figures. It wasn't exactly a shock, then, when Apple TV+ announced a six-part documentary charting his move to the US.

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"Join Lionel Messi as he embarks on his historic next chapter -- taking North America and Major League Soccer by storm," says Apple, "and ushering in a new era with his Inter Miami CF teammates."

The previously untitled documentary series has now been named "Messi Meets America." Its first edition will debut on Apple TV+ on Saturday, October 11, 2023.