Inter Miami has roared into the Leagues Cup Finals, blitzing the Philadelphia Union with an exhilarating four-goal spectacle. The highlight? Lionel Messi‘s thunderous 20th-minute strike from an astonishing 34.7 yards out. It left keeper Andre Blake rooted as the 7x Ballon d’Or winner continued his stunning displays in the US. While his performances have consistently made headlines, some fans aren’t too impressed with La Pulga‘s latest feat.
The match ended with Inter Miami taking the win and advancing to the Final of the Leagues Cup. Inter Miami will now face Nashville FC at Geodis Park. The buildup ahead of that game will understandably focus on Messi, but that will make certain sections of soccer fans annoyed.
Another epic Lionel Messi moment has gone viral
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This epic moment marks Messi’s second-longest club career goal. It was a feat reminiscent of his Barcelona days when he dazzled the world with a similar awe-inspiring strike from 34.9 yards against Mallorca back in 2012. Considering it’s Messi, he’s bound to do extraordinary things and keep his fans and viewers entertained and in awe whenever he puts his foot on the pitch. However, some fans have claimed it had more to do with the goalkeeping than Messi’s greatness.
Watching the goal now, one can say that the goalkeeper was at fault. With a shot power that low and from that distance, it was a little surprising to see the keeper not even getting a touch on the ball as it went past him. However, that’s what Messi has always done; leave defenders and keepers stumped.
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With Messi, Busquets, and Alba’s dynamic trio, Inter Miami fans are basking in supremacy, igniting a wildfire of excitement on X (formerly known as Twitter). Brace yourself for the electrifying fan reactions that follow.
Some fans weren’t impressed with Lionel Messi’s latest feat
One fan went so far as to say, “Messi Got Ronaldo Fans Thinking Footy is WWE.”
messi got ronaldo fans thinking footy is WWE https://t.co/lRcocUN0wZ
— 🇩🇴 (@luigitheplatano) August 16, 2023
Another X user was astonished as to why the keeper couldn’t save such a simple shot saying, “It is painful to watch”.
It's painful to watch
— FT 👑 (@FootballTruths_) August 15, 2023
While one fan couldn’t contemplate how a shot with such low strike power could go into the net.
No single power in that shot, I don’t blame anybody that says Messi goals in MLS are scripted because so far, he’s been scoring goals that looks scripted
— oh my gozz💀 (@chi_agozie7) August 15, 2023
Another fan sarcastically blamed the pitch and the goalpost.
The grasses on the pitch were paid to direct the ball into the net 😭
The goalpost even shifted so that the ball could go in.
— Perez (@reztrend) August 16, 2023
One fan called on Ronaldo saying,” I wish it was Ronaldo in this scripted league so he can statpad with these part-time rappers.”
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This is so painful to watch man, I wish it was Ronaldo in this scripted league so he can statpad with this part time rappers 😓😓
— ZIKKY (@ibmzikky) August 15, 2023
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Keeping all that aside, it is Messi’s magic that has propelled Inter Miami into the League’s Cup Final. Despite being at the bottom of the MLS table, the team is experiencing a resurgence following the arrival of Lionel Messi and other high-profile players. What are your thoughts on Messi’s goal? Do you have a favorite Messi goal of your own? Let us know in the comments.