WATCH: “Desperate for attention”- Fans give mixed reactions after seeing Lionel Messi consoling DJ Khaled’s son
At the Inter Miami game, Lionel Messi once again displayed his benevolent nature as he was seen making an adorable gesture.
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Lionel Messi with DJ Khaled's son Ashad (Image Source: Sporting News)
The football icon, Lionel Messi, is Inter Miami’s newly appointed captain. He demonstrated his humanitarian side before leading his club to a 4-0 League Cup triumph over Atlanta United this Wednesday. Before the game, Messi stepped out with DJ Khaled’s son, Asahd, who was functioning as the club’s mascot.
The youngster began to weep as he was overwhelmed by the roaring audience, which forced Lionel Messi to step in as a consoling figure. He soothed Asahd by placing his hands on his shoulders, giving a wonderful moment to the crowd.
DJ Khaled shared a video of Lionel Messi, holding his son’s hand as they headed onto the pitch. Khaled expressed his delight and thankfulness to the football maestro. The Argentine subsequently demonstrated his skills on the pitch.
He scored two goals and delivered an assist in the first half, helping Inter Miami to a 3-0 halftime advantage. Messi departed the pitch in the 78th minute to a standing ovation from supporters wearing his iconic No. 10 shirt.
Lionel Messi’s entrance to Inter Miami has had a seismic influence on MLS and American football’s appeal. The acquisition of one of the greatest athletes in sports history has sparked tremendous interest and enthusiasm both domestically and globally. MLS has always tried to strengthen the league’s competitiveness.
Therefore, it strived to increase its worldwide appeal and attract top-tier players. Messi’s choice to join Inter Miami has raised the league’s prestige, gaining a wider international audience and increasing interest from football fans across the world.
MLS has acquired legitimacy as a destination for renowned football stars as a result of Messi’s arrival, establishing itself as a competitive league on the global stage. The flood of elite players that followed Messi’s departure not only boosted on-field performance but also created substantial economic prospects for the league and its teams.
Furthermore, Messi’s transfer to the United States has piqued the attention of young American footballers, pushing them to follow their goals of playing at the greatest level and, as a result, supporting the growth of American football talent.
Fans react to Lionel Messi consoling DJ Khaled’s son
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The video was widely shared, and it rapidly went viral, earning hundreds of likes, retweets, and comments. Tweets and retweets rushed in, praising Messi’s actions and commending him for his compassion and understanding. Some followers thought that it was a staged performance to garner attention from fans.
As the league’s popularity and status improve, the league’s growth chances are stronger than ever. Lionel Messi’s impact on the American football landscape is indisputable, and his legacy will surely have a long-term impact on the sport’s growth and popularity in the US and beyond.
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