Lionel Messi has been frequently in the news since his departure to David Beckham’s Inter Miami. His adventures on and off the field spark interest in the footballing community. Hey, you can’t escape being followed this closely when you are the GOAT, whether you run off to America or the end of the world!
Lionel Messi’s long-time life partner Antonela Roccuzzo did something hilarious during the celebrations after the Miami club’s victory over FC Nashville in the Leagues Cup final that has attracted attention from netizens on different social media platforms.
Messi’s wife Antonela Roccuzzo mixes up Jordi Alba for her husband
A video has been circulating on Twitter that shows Lionel Messi’s wife roaming in the stadium with her three children and suddenly going over to kiss someone of Messi’s similar demeanor in the Inter Miami shirt only to realize it was his long-time friend and teammate Jordi Alba.
The video has gone viral in a matter of hours as netizens flood it with reactions.
Antonella thought Jordi Alba was Messi 😭😭😭 https://t.co/hRoDwBtP0Q
— Sara 🦋 (@SaraFCBi) August 26, 2023
The pair realized their blunder and dissolved the awkwardness with light laughter and a comforting hug before Roccuzzo resumed the search for her husband.
The Spanish ex-Barcelona player and World Cup winner was seen hugging Messi’s three boys later in the video.
Lionel Messi’s influence leads League Cup triumph for Inter Miami
While Lionel Messi is gradually adjusting to social life in Miami after settling there, his performance on the field has been nothing short of extraordinary. The Argentinean has carried on his stellar form from the World Cup to his latest demolition ground, the Major League Soccer.
He has had an instrumental impact in all of the games he has played, racking up 11 goals and three assists in 9 matches for the club. The left-footed forward turned GOAT creator has already proved to be an irreplaceable part of the squad and hardly shows any signs of his age.
Inter Miami’s woes for a trophy have also been put to bed by Lionel Messi as he has carried the team to their first silverware in the form of the Leagues Cup and are already in the finals of the U.S. Open Cup.
LEO MESSI AND LEONARDO CAMPANA COME THROUGH AGAIN FOR INTER MIAMI. 😱
ALL LEVEL IN CINCY IN STOPPAGE TIME. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/TUcBPR3x3b
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 24, 2023
Two Lionel Messi assists out of nowhere brought the club back into the game in the Semifinals against FC Cincinnati which his club won later on penalties.
With Lionel Messi settled and firing, how good of a season do you expect from Inter Miami? Let us know in the comments.
