After a memorable debut for Lionel Messi, Inter Miami played their second fixture of the Leagues Cup against Atlanta United. A win for the Miami-based club has booked its ticket to the Round of 32. With the captain’s armband on, the Argentine’s name was quite prominent on the scoresheet. It is safe to say that Inter Miami comfortably cruised to victory in this one.
In just two games, Messi has already had an unbelievable impact on the club. In fact, waiting for his actual MLS debut seems even more exciting after all of this!
Darth Vader – Lionel Messi scores a brace to inspire Inter Miami’s 4-0 win!
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Inter Miami won the game quite comfortably. The final scoreline was 4-0. Lionel Messi and his co-winger, Robert Taylor, scored two goals each in this game. The Argentine soccer legend gave his team an early lead after slotting in two goals within the first 25 minutes. Even after a barrage of substitutions, Atlanta United failed to make an impact on the game in the second half.
Inter Miami’s Drake Callender made a vital penalty save toward the end of the game to retain the clean sheet. Over the years, we’ve seen the World Cup winner pull off some iconic celebrations. But today’s celebration was something brand new. After scoring a goal, he high-fived his teammates and adopted a Darth Vader-like celebration, pretending to hold a lightsaber pose whilst looking at the crowd. Without a doubt, his phenomenal impact already in two games has hooked every single soccer fan in America.
Messi’s celebration.
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) July 26, 2023
After a ten-game winless streak, here’s how the fanbase reacted to Inter Miami’s second win in a row.
A fan just stated that the MLS could turn out to be too easy for Messi.
nah this shit is child’s play for the goat 😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/MLI5aR19l8
— amon ra fan club (@zorosales) July 26, 2023
Another fan funnily commented that he isn’t a ‘real person’ after looking at his magical impact
He isn’t a real person man https://t.co/3ULzwcjNQX
— John Baione (@OJSIMPS0NBURNER) July 26, 2023
Fans were delighted to see the Argentine finally enjoy himself after an unexpected PSG exit saga
He’s having so much fun 😂👏🏻 https://t.co/pJMLTAmDfh
— Matt Craig (@MattHDGamer) July 26, 2023
A fan smartly demanded that Cristiano Ronaldo should join the MLS after Messi’s arrival
Ronaldo better slide to the MLS.
Give us what we want man https://t.co/Sgc1rxqPjz
— Barflaan Tedoe 🇱🇷 (@The_Barftender) July 26, 2023
Quite a few fans believe that he is simply too good for the league!
he is too good for this league 😂 https://t.co/hcoUAO1NGX
— Alexis Kraft (@TheAlexisKraft) July 26, 2023
All-in-all, social media was a wholesome and heartwarming place after another Inter Miami win. The common theme of appreciation for the World Cup winner was mainly split into two parts. The majority of the fans were satisfied looking at Messi having a smile on his face. The rest of the fanbase funnily realized how good the soccer veteran’s quality is for the MLS.
Lionel Messi’s impact on American soccer after just two games!
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Despite today’s result, Messi’s impact at Inter Miami has already been superhit! On his debut, he scored a last-second winner through a nail-biting freekick. While the game was heading towards a draw, the World Cup winner had other plans. Funnily, he has been in Miami for just a few weeks. Just weeks earlier, he signed a $55 million deal per season for two-and-a-half years.
After just two soccer games in America, nobody can stop talking about Messi. Along with his longtime teammate Sergio Busquets and the imminent arrival of Jordi Alba, Inter Miami is gearing up to take soccer in America to the next level. After lighting the Leagues Cup on fire, the legendary No. 10 will most likely make his MLS league debut against Charolette FC in August.
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