WATCH: Selena Gomez’s wild reaction to John McCarthy denying Lionel Messi a sitter against LAFC
Messi missed a clear scoring chance but provided 2 important assists.
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Selena Gomez reacts to Lionel Messi. (Via X/CrewsMat1Ø)
Following Inter Miami‘s clash with defending League Champions LAFC, people went wild as Lionel Messi took center stage with 2 brilliant assists as the club owned by David Beckham defeated LAFC at their home stadium 3 goals to 1. Messi was unable to find the net but came close on a couple of occasions. His clearest chance came in the 37th minute when the Miami number 10 was through on goal.
With everyone in the stadium convinced that Miami was to double their lead, John McCarthy had other plans. The American goalkeeper’s outstretched left hand denied Messi to get on the scoresheet. The crowd reactions were evidence of the magnitude of McCarthy’s save, with one reaction in particular, going viral. American singer Selena Gomez was ‘all of us’ when she was seen animated in the stands, along with singer ‘Tyga’.
Several celebrities were in attendance for the clash, with Selena Gomez, Tyga, Will Ferrell, LeBron James, Prince Charles, and Owen Wilson being few on the long list of big-name attendees. Several clips of celebrities reacting to Lionel Messi have been posted on social media, with Selena Gomez’s reactions being the most lively and animated. The official Twitter handle of the Major League posted a video of McCarthy’s save followed by the singer’s reaction to the same.
Lionel Messi made up for the miss however, after he provided two spectacular assists for Jordi Alba and Leonardo Campana in the second half. The Argentine has stirred up quite the commotion in the US after his move to the MLS, with numerous big-name celebrities turning up for his games.
Fans and celebrities surround Messi after the game
Following the 3-1 victory against LAFC, Lionel Messi was surrounded by players, fans, and celebrities on the pitch. Videos of Owen Wilson and his family greeting the player and lining up for pictures have gone viral. The Argentine superstar was also approached by LAFC defender Giorgio Chiellini after the game when the Italian was seen bringing his children to take a picture with the Miami number 10.
The players shared a moment of respect after the game and were seen shaking hands post-match. Fans have taken to Twitter to praise the player and his ‘unmatched’ popularity. A picture of the famous celebrities/A-listers in attendance of the match had gone viral on social media.
The list included big names like Prince Harry, Leonardo DiCaprio, LeBron James, and many others. Chiellini commented that Miami was the“toughest” team he had faced in the league.
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