Lionel Messi's magic is back again! The Inter Miami stunner Messi took all the spotlight on Wednesday night's match against Los Angeles FC (LAFC). Messi scored two goals, including a penalty kick in the 84th minute, which helped Inter Miami overcome a 2-0 deficit to win 3-2 on aggregate score. Apart from this, an adorable moment was captured on camera when Messi ran to celebrate his goal with his kids in the stands.
The wholesome moment is now making rounds on social media. Apart from the unforgettable night for Inter Miami fans who secured their place in the semifinal of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, they can't stop adoring Messi's heartfelt hug to his kids in the stands.
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Trailing 1-0 after the first leg, Inter beat Los Angeles Football Club 3-2 on aggregate; it was a crucial match for Inter Miami. However, there was another moment that stole the show on Wednesday: it was when Messi's wife took to social media and posted a short message.
Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, who has over 40 million followers on Instagram, shared a heart-touching post on her Instagram. She shared an Instagram story saying, Ą°Que noche,Ąą which means "what a night."
Antonela also tagged Sofia Balbi in the story, who is Messi's teammate and close friend Luis Suarez's wife. The duo celebrated the success of their husbands as they secured their spot in the first title with Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi's fans showed love to his wife's post and also reacted to his adorable gesture with his kids in the stands. Some said he loves his family so much that he decided to come to MLS.
One user shared the post and said, "The money is importantĄĒitĄ¯s greatĄĒbut Messi's decision to come to MLS was as much about his kids as anything else."
While others agreed, "Well the decision to come to MLS was markedly not about the money, so yes"
Another said, "WasnĄ¯t that an awesome moment?"
"THIS is why he rejected that 1.5BILLION offer"
"Of course he did it for his family ! He's happy, now"
"MESSI is the greatest of all time"