$85 Million Pat McAfee Only Had a Three Word Response to Lionel Messi’s Late Game Shenanigans

Inter Miami fans, affectionately known as La Familia, were delighted with heartwarming news yesterday. It surprisingly even got the attention of the NFL punter-turned-analyst, Pat McAfee. Straight from Toyota Stadium, soccer messiah Lionel Messi worked his magic on the field in the last minutes, sparking discussions and propelling the team to new heights.

During their match against FC Dallas, Messi’s new Miami-based team, MIA, was facing a challenging one-goal deficit. But it was the soccer legend’s incredible performance that turned the game around, nudging it in the right direction. The podcast host even shared the magical moment himself.

Pat McAfee’s reaction to Messi’s domination

Over the past few weeks, the US industry has been buzzing with excitement due to the arrival of the soccer legend. Even the football GOAT, Tom Brady, and Patrick Mahomes were present to witness his debut, where the 7x Ballon d’Or winner scored a breathtaking free-kick goal, shaking the world of sports once again. The Messi train doesn’t seem to stop, as his recent performance raised the bar even higher.

LM10 had already scored a goal in the sixth minute, but the team still needed one more goal for a tie. In the 85th minute, a foul was rewarded to the team, and the soccer legend took the opportunity. He flawlessly kicked the ball into the back of the net from the edge of the box, even leaving his teammates in disbelief. McAfee shared this remarkable clip on his Instagram with a simple 3-word caption, “Messi is unbelievable.” This late-game goal led the teams to penalties, and Inter Miami secured a 5-3 score. The team now reaches the quarterfinal.

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It’s not the only time McAfee was impressed by the soccer messiah. Messi’s debut created a stormy conversation in the sports analyst’s living room.

Messi’s electrifying charisma

Although this recent free-kick didn’t elicit much of a reaction from the sports analyst, the soccer legend’s debut free-kick goal left him gasping for words. While watching the game live, McAfee recorded a video from his cellphone, demonstrating how he felt about the situation. He called the soccer legend “Electrifying” and marveled at how magic starts to happen when Messi gets the ball. In the video, he wondered if the soccer maestro could pull off such a goal from about 25 yards away. Then, to his surprise, when Messi scored, McAfee couldn’t contain his excitement, laughing and celebrating the goal, affirming that the athlete is worth the hype.

As the country finally gets to witness soccer magic from an actual legend of the field, discussions about the sport are surging in the sports industry. It’s likely to get even more intense in the future, with more moments like these showcasing Messi’s brilliance.

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