“The argument is put to bed” – Fans react as Lionel Messi scores in RECORD LOW -17°C temperatures for Inter Miami

Fans expressed their delight at Lionel Messi's match-winning goal in a 1-0 win for Inter Miami in chilly-cold temperatures in Kansas City.

“The argument is put to bed” – Fans react as Lionel Messi scores in RECORD LOW -17°C temperatures for Inter Miami

Inter Miami skipper Lionel Messi scored a goal for the club, in freezing cold temperatures. (via X)

Inter Miami skipper Lionel Messi played in freezing cold conditions on rare occasions, while helping his side claim a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City. The 37-year-old veteran forward scored in Inter Miami’s first round clash in the CONCACAF Champions Cup.

Lionel Messi was named in the squad by manager Javier Mascherano in Miami’s first competitive game of the season. After a goal-less first half, the Argentine made his impact in the 56th minute. He received a brilliant pass from Sergio Busquets. Messi then the ball dribbled towards the right side, and arrowed his shot from a tight angle towards the bottom corner to score the only goal of the match.

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The match was interestingly played in freezing-cold conditions, as temperatures at the Children’s Mercy Park stadium in Kansas City dropped to -17°C. To beat the chilling cold, the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner was seen wearing a neck warmer and a pair of gloves. Messi’s match-winning display stunned fans, as it played down the popular ‘cold windy night at Stoke’ theory.

The ‘Stoke’ theory is related to a question whether Messi can score in the city of Stoke, in England, where matches are often played in windy, wet and cold conditions. It was previously believed that Lionel Messi, faces difficulties in colder temperatures. However, it is primarily because of the fact that the 37-year-old has spent the majority of his career in the warm conditions of Spain and Argentina.

Meanwhile, the blistering cold encounter between Inter Miami and Kansas City was held a day after it was postponed due to snowfall. The 1-0 victory would help the Herons’ gain confidence, ahead of their MLS opener against New York City.

Fans react to Lionel Messi breaking barriers by playing in icy-cold conditions for Inter Miami

Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored a match-winning goal for the club against Sporting Kansas City, in the icy-cold conditions in the stadium. The match was played at temperatures as low as -17°C, to the amazement of fans and social media users.

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Fans praised Lionel Messi for his match-winning display for Inter Miami. (via X)

Fans lauded the Argentine forward for his brilliant performances, and hit out at criticism who claimed that he cannot play in the cold. A few others stated that the ex-Barcelona forward can now play in any weather condition around the world.

Rival fans however, stated that playing in England is way more difficult than the US. Here are some of the reactions:

Meanwhile, speaking to reporters after the match, newly-appointed Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano praised his former teammate’s display, stating that he is proud of him. He added on by claiming that it is not human for a player to score in such chilling conditions.