“You are Eternal” – Hours After Toppling ‘King’ Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami, Rival Star Pens Emotional Message Upon Meeting Argentina Star

The love you get can define what type of influence you have. Soccer is not just an emotion but also an action. Action that can represent your emotions and character. The amount of warmth Lionel Messi gets from fans is really wholesome. One recent incident touched the heart of Inter Miami’s rival star after meeting the Argentinian, he could not resist but express his emotion. The moment came right after Inter Miami’s loss at an important match.

Unlike the first month and a half, things have got a bit heavier for Inter Miami. With so many matches in a short space, the situation is a test of the team’s strength. With concerns of injury to their players, finding a win with top teams is becoming difficult for them. But still, Inter Miami’s new icon inspires many players around the globe.

Imter Miami’s opponent thrilled to meet Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi’s absence is not just worrying Inter Miami but also soccer fans all around the world. But Messi being off the pitch would feel like an advantage for the rivals. Recently, Houston Dynamo’s defender met Messi personally and could not believe his luck. 

Franco Escobar posted a warm message wishing him to be eternal to his Messi. He wrote ” THE KING OF THE GAME 🐐👑🏆 @leomessi. Being able to meet you, talk to you, and give you the hug that every Argentinian wants to give you was incredible. Hopefully, you are eternal 😌 🙌🏻 THANK YOU FOR SO MUCH CAPTAIN AND THANK YOU FOR THIS UNIQUE MOMENT ❤️ 

Franco Escobar, who was born in Argentina, met Lionel Messi after the US Open Cup final on Wednesday. Houston Dynamos dunked Inter Miami 2-1 to win the final. Even though Escobar did not manage a clean sheet, the Dynamos’ defense did enough to hold the Miami team to just one goal, that too in injury time.

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Escobar had a good game with sturdy work at the back line despite being shown a yellow in the 13th with a lucky escape. Meanwhile, the Argentine right-back’s admiration for Messi is not so little. In fact, he has an interesting tattoo of the 7-time Ballon d’Or winner. 

Argentinian connection beyond a single game

Escobar was ecstatic meeting Messi, who also spoke to him and gave him a hug. Very few can disagree that emotion also resonates with most of Argentina. However, it was not the first time Escobar showed his love for Messi. The Argentina man also got inked with Messi’s World Cup art on his leg last year.

The World Cup has etched Messi on many Argentinian hearts with the triumph. The moment was a refreshing site for La Albicelestec fans after their disappointment in the 2014 edition. Therefore, Escobar also has a tattoo on his right leg of Messi holding the World Cup.

However, the Miami star is going through a tough phase and hopes to come back soon with his mojo.

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