“Started bragging after two decades” – Fans react as Lionel Messi MOCKS Mexico in goal celebration against Club America

Inter Miami skipper Lionel Messi mocked booing Club America supporters by reminding them of his World Cup wins during a goal celebration.

“Started bragging after two decades” – Fans react as Lionel Messi MOCKS Mexico in goal celebration against Club America

Inter Miami skipper Lionel Messi mocked jeering Mexico fans, reminding them of their poor World Cup record. (via X)

Inter Miami skipper Lionel Messi mocked booing Mexican supporters during a pre-season friendly encounter against Club America in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old forward reminded the jeering Mexican fans of their nation’s FIFA World Cup records.

MLS Supporters’ Shield winners Inter Miami hosted Mexican giants Club America, as Lionel Messi‘s side triumphed on penalties after full-time scores tied 2-2. It also marked Javier Mascherano’s first game in charge of the Herons, replacing Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino. Messi, who made his comeback onto the pitch after a long break, scored Miami’s opener with a close-range header in the 34th minute.

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The Argentine skipper was subject to intense jeers and boos throughout the first half of the match from traveling Club America supporters. He responded by taunting them during his celebrations after scoring a goal. He first turned around and pointed to his name at the back of his shirt, reminding fans of his legacy. Following this, he patted Inter Miami‘s club crest on top of his shirt.

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The ex-Barcelona forward went a step further by then raising his hand in the air to show three fingers toward the booing fans. It was a reference to Argentina’s three World Cup trophies, one of which he had won as captain in 2022. The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner moved his hand into a fist shape to represent zero. He surprisingly aimed a dig at Mexico’s poor World Cup record.

Messi’s antics left social media users and football fans all around the world stunned. Nonetheless, he is expected to continue with Inter Miami’s pre-season preparations before they begin their CONCACAF Champions Cup and MLS campaign.

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Fans react to Lionel Messi’s surprising response to booing Mexican supporters in a pre-season friendly

Lionel Messi had a rather fierce response to Club America fans, who booed him during the first half of a pre-season friendly against Inter Miami. Fans were left shocked at Messi’s response, as he is known to be humble both on and off the pitch.

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Fans reacted to Lionel Messi’s fierce response aimed at Club America supporters. (via X)

Some fans expressed surprise, exclaiming that they are looking at a new side of the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner. A few others stated that the Argentine should have possessed the same aggression throughout his two-decade-long footballing career. Fans also went on to claim that Messi owns Mexico. He has a brilliant record against the El Tri, with four goals in six matches.

Meanwhile, Inter Miami eventually won the match against Club America, 3-2 on penalties. The 37-year-old Argentine did score a first-half goal, following which he was substituted off to be replaced by Yannick Bright.