Since his arrival at Inter Miami in the MLS this summer, Lionel Messi has ignited his performance. His home country hints that the United States is now graced with an exceptional talent. After making the move from Paris Saint-Germain in France, Messi swiftly ascended to the position of joint-fourth top scorer in Inter’s history, impressively netting seven goals in his first four matches for the club.
During his debut last month, the Argentine captain skillfully curved a free-kick winner in the 94th minute, securing a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup. He duplicated this achievement by converting another late opportunity, driving them to extra time in their round of 16 win against FC Dallas through a penalty shootout.
In a direct approach, Messi has effortlessly infused new energy into a team that struggled with performance and outcomes throughout the season.
The Argentina Football Association has introduced a heartfelt video, showering praise on their exceptional player for his impressive start in the MLS. They humorously reference the idea of ‘encountering aliens’ in the United States, weaving Messi’s notable Miami moments into the video.
Shared by Claudio Tapia, the head of the Argentine Football Association, the video begins by stating, ‘There’s a belief that in the United States, one might witness sightings of extraterrestrial beings.’ The video proceeds, ‘Undoubtedly, during his debut, he skillfully bent a free-kick in the 93rd minute.
And in a recent event, he astounded yet again, driving his team into the quarter-finals. Executing a shot that appears to be from an entirely different dimension, it’s genuinely an extraordinary and surreal display.’
The video compilation merges Messi’s extraordinary goals, his warm reception in Miami, and playful allusions to sightings of beings from outer space. It culminates with the new Inter sensation proudly representing Argentina and lifting the World Cup trophy from the prior year.
The video then amusingly comments, ‘Alien-themed shirts are consistently sold in the United States. It’s as if they’ve never come across one. Could it be that we’re so used to aliens? Maybe our nation is actually from another planet.’
The Messi frenzy has unquestionably taken over the United States this summer, as the revered Barcelona icon embarked on an impressive journey in Miami. Fans firmly believe that Messi is radiating more happiness than he has in years with the club, a striking departure from the tumultuous end to his tenure with Paris Saint-Germain.
One supporter shared an image of Messi beaming after the Leagues Cup victory over FC Dallas on Sunday, captioning it, ‘This is the joy that PSG couldn’t offer Messi…’ Another person posted a video capturing his jubilant celebration following the penalty shootout victory against Dallas, asserting, ‘During his PSG tenure, Messi’s happiness level never reached this height.’
A great start for Lionel Messi's Inter Miami CF in the MLS season 2024. & Messi with good form 🔥🤩
— LEO MESSI FAN ZONE 🇦🇷🐐 (@LeoMessiFanZone) February 22, 2024
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A third individual commented, ‘I’ve brought this up before, and I want to emphasize it now. Lionel Messi emits a sense of contentment on the field, and observing his smile is truly heartening. His demeanor wasn’t always like this in Paris, but it certainly is now. His genuine excitement to play for Inter Miami is evident on the pitch.’
One fan uploaded a side-by-side contrast: one picture of a dissatisfied Messi during his PSG period and another of him beaming in the United States, accompanied by the statement, ‘This is America, and #Messi is experiencing happiness.’
Taking it further, another supporter asserted, ‘I can’t recall a moment when Messi appeared this joyful while playing football. It’s truly inspiring to witness.’
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