Lionel Messi fans are raving about a viral clip of the Inter-Miami star clashing two opponents while making MLS look easy
- Lionel Messi scored the last of four goals for Inter Miami in a defeat by Charlotte
- The Storks are now playing away against the Philadelphia Union in the semifinals
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Lionel Messi has been at his calmest since joining Inter Miami but his genius still showed with another goal and a moment that sent Twitter into an uproar.
In the 4-0 win against Charlotte in the quarter-finals of the League Cup, Messi easily danced past two defenders, outwitting them so much that they collided.
Of course, the reactions were amazing both in the DRV PNK stadium and on social media.
“Looks like he’s playing around with his dog in the backyard, shit.” [sic] his time in this league,” wrote one X user.
“Playing at 70% of his skill level and still making fools of MLS defenders,” another tweeted in response to the video.
Lionel Messi caused chaos at Charlotte after dribbling past two defenders who then collided
Messi wasn’t as busy as in previous games but still scored in Inter Miami’s 4-0 win
Messi let Josef Martinez take an early penalty and gave the Storks a 1-0 lead against Charlotte.
Robert Taylor added a second in the 32nd minute before Charlotte’s Adilson Malanda scored an own goal in the 78th minute from a cross destined for Messi.
The 36-year-old Argentine, who is unbeaten since arriving in South Florida last month, scored Miami’s last goal in the 86th minute.
Miami now meet Philadelphia after Union beat La Liga MX’s Queretaro 2-1 on Friday night.
Incredibly, Messi is yet to play in MLS. His league debut is currently scheduled for August 26 against the New York Red Bulls.