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The BMO stadium was filled with stars all over the stands to watch the man of the hour, Lionel Messi. The Argentinian did not fail to make the night special with a massive 3-1 victory for Inter Miami. Although Messi couldn’t secure a goal, the scenes on the field were still dramatic, thanks to a diehard Barcelona fan who is going viral on the internet now. The reactions of stars who attended the game are flooded all over social media. Yet, famous American singer Selena Gomez managed to steal the spotlight single-handedly.
A celebrity list with all the stars present in the game also caught the attention of soccer fans. Though NBA legend Dwyane Wade was not seen on the list, his presence at the stadium was felt.
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A dramatic night by Lionel Messi
Looks like the Michael Jordan comparisons are real. Soccer in the States has never been celebrated this way. It’s safe to say the arrival of Messi to South Beach is a revolution now. Just like MJ, Messi is also a crowd-puller. However, the number of stars in the stands today was unbelievable.
Prince Harry and Megan Markle, NBA superstars, music icons such as Selena Gomez, Tyga and Nas, MLB stars, etc., and plenty more made an appearance today. Though it was LA FC’s home stadium, looks like Messi turned it into his kingdom!

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Amid several highlights, a hardcore Barcelona fan decided to storm the field to hug his idol. However, his dream run was cut short after Messi’s security decided to grab him away.
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Bodyguard Chueko put his arms around the fan’s neck as he dragged him out of the field.
Messi's bodyguard was ready after a fan stormed the field 😳
(via @shoploveanne)pic.twitter.com/PS7jixkQa3
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 4, 2023
Dwyane Wade was one of the many stars to witness it live. Moreover, Wade shared his interaction with a fan on his Instagram story too.
Selena Gomez makes her presence felt
The 31-year-old singer was hard to miss in the audience. However this time, all she needed was a few reactions and gasps. Gomez who was impressed by Messi’s sorcery showcased a few reactions which is a highlight on the internet now.
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Selena Gomez and Tyga watching Messi 😂 pic.twitter.com/WHSXQsI6yW
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 4, 2023
Music artist Tyga was also recorded in the video, sat right below Gomez. Football media houses have received enough content for a week with this one game from Messi. Well, it’s safe to say a new Michael Jordan has arrived in America! What are your thoughts on this?
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