'Pick That Out': Lionel Messi's Animated Celebration As Inter Miami Edge Out Atlas
Lionel Messi gave the world a glimpse of his mercurial side as he celebrated with vigour right in the face of an opposition player following Inter Miami's winner in the side's 2-1 win over Atlas on Thursday at the Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale.
Messi, who set up both his team's goals, was visibly charged up after laying it on a plate for Marcelo Weigandt in the closing embers of the Leagues Cup game between the sides as he celebrated in the face of Matias Coccaro.
Lionel Messi was hyped after Inter Miami scored the last minute winner 🤩 pic.twitter.com/AbIAXBjtjS
— MC (@CrewsMat10) July 31, 2025
After a scoreless first half, Messi provided an assist for Telasco Segovia in the 58th minute, breaking the deadlock for Inter Miami. However, just ten minutes later, Rivaldo Lozano's strike equalised the score at 1-1.
As the match neared its conclusion, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner made the difference once again by orchestrating a move with Uruguayan Luis Suarez. This collaboration set up Weigandt, who ultimately netted the winner in the sixth minute of stoppage time, securing the win for his side.
New Inter Miami recruit Rodrigo De Paul also made his debut, joining national team captain Messi, who led Argentina to their third World Cup triumph in Qatar. De Paul is the latest of Messi's former teammates to reunite with him at Miami, following in the footsteps of Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets.
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Miami, which played to a 0-0 draw in their previous match against FC Cincinnati with Messi watching from the sidelines due to a one-game ban for skipping the MLS All-Star match, bounced back to winning ways with the return of the Rosario magician.
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