WATCH | Fan shouts 'if he scores this, he's greatest of all-time', Lionel Messi obliges

Lionel Messi saved Inter Miami from certain disaster in the Leagues Cup Round of 16 matchup on Monday in Texas. With 8 goals tallied in the opening 90 minutes, the hard-fought game went to penalties. The Argentine great's brace kept Inter Miami squad in the contest against FC Dallas.

3 things you need to know

• Against FC Dallas, Jordi Alba recorded two assists
• Messi has scored two goals in his third straight game for Miami
• FC Dallas lost to Inter Miami on penalties, 5-4

Also Read: 'Illegal Or Smart?': Lionel Messi Caught Using Underhanded Tactics Before Free-kick- WATCH

Messi obliges a young fan

Inter Miami defeated FC Dallas last week on penalties following a 4-4 draw, and they will now play Charlotte FC in the Leagues Cup 2023 quarterfinals. Lionel Messi, who scored two goals, was once again among the game's best players. After leaving Europe's PSG to join Miami in Major League Soccer (MLS) last month, the Argentine star chose to take on a new challenge.

This season, Lionel Messi has been on fire for his new team, hitting 7 goals in 4 Leagues Cup games. The Argentine great beat Cruz Azul of Liga MX with a free kick in the dying seconds of the game to score his first goal for Miami. He recently equalised a one-goal deficit against FC Dallas with a free kick in the 85th minute. 

However, during the 85th minute of the match, a fan was shouting that if Lionel Messi scores this freekick, he will be considered the greatest footballer of all time. You can watch the video below. Fan said: 

“Messi, Please, Please, Please,”
“He scores this, He is the greatest of all-time”

Making the young fan happy, Messi proved the fan unintentionally as he scored the match-saving freekick to take the match ahead and save his new club.  Given his performance against FC Dallas, Messi, is a seven-time Ballon d'Or winner and is considered the greatest footballer ever to grace the sport.

 

 

 

 

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Also Read: WATCH: Messi Makes Fans Go Wild With Breathtaking Free-kick In 85th Minute To Rescue Inter

Will Messi play for Inter Miami against Charlotte FC?

Messi and Inter Miami are set to play in the quarter-finals of the Leagues Cup 2023 against the MLS side, Charlotte FC. According to the reports, Messi is fit to play for Miami and will most likely make his 5 appearances for the team in a crucial battle.

Ever since the arrival of the Argentine star, the club has been unbeatable. Messi and his former FC Barcelona teammates are having a great time in Florida. Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba have joined forces with Messi at David Beckham's club. However, there were reports of Iniesta and Luis Suarez joining the squad, but reports state that the plan has been dropped for this transfer window.