“Guess I’m Coming Back” – As Lionel Messi Nears Free-Kick Record, 48YO David Beckham Teases Retirement U-Turn

Lionel Messi has become the hottest topic in the soccer community after his transfer move to MLS. Furthermore, the World Cup Champion accepted David Beckham and Inter Miami’s deal to become the highest-paid athlete in the US. Not to forget, the Argentine legend had a splendid debut for Inter Miami and put an end to the Herons’ seven-game losing streak.

He scored a last-second winner with a curling free-kick and left the entire stadium befuddled. Moreover, several celebrities and top US athletes witnessed Leo’s splendid first goal for Inter Miami. David Beckham, who has been most excited about Messi’s arrival, was left speechless after witnessing the Argentine legend’s greatness.

Astonished by Messi’s free-kick goal, Beckham took the challenge to recreate the amazing goal. Through the clip, the Manchester United legend also humorously hinted at his return to soccer.

After witnessing Messi’s free-kick goal, David Beckham drops a hint at his return

Messi didn’t disappoint his fans, who had a lot of hopes from the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. Furthermore, top US athletes such as LeBron James and Serena Williams were also stunned by the Argentine legend’s last-second winner. On top of that, David Beckham was almost in tears as Messi finally put an end to Inter Miami’s losing streak.

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Beckham strongly believes that Messi’s transfer to MLS will boost the Herons’ performance both in terms of sports and financially. Furthermore, he even mentioned the Argentine as a gift for North American soccer. Now, with a splendid start for Inter Miami, several doubts about Messi’s future performance and fitness have been cleared out.

Within seconds Messi’s winner goal clip quickly took over the internet and the 36-year-old’s skills left fans astonished. Flabbergasted by the clip, Beckham also tried to recreate the iconic Messi goal for Inter Miami. Moreover, the Manchester United legend left fans astonished with his free-kick attempt and commented, “Guess I’m coming back.“

His humorous reply and splendid free-kick attempt received a lot of positive feedback from fans. Beckham is arguably one of the most prolific free-kick takers from Europe in soccer history. Notably, his most famous free-kick goal came for England against Greece back in 2001. Beckham helped the Three Lions qualify for the World Cup by scoring an unstoppable last-second free-kick goal roughly from 30 yards.

The Manchester United legend didn’t disappoint his fans and easily found his way to the net in the clip. Furthermore, several fans couldn’t believe Beckham’s amazing attempt at 48 years of age.

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