Lionel Messi’s New Celebration: Argentine Gives Inter Miami Fans Special Merlin-Themed Honour, Video
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Lionel Messi produced a special celebration after his second goal in Inter Miami’s 4-0 win over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup.
The 19,100-capacity DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was filled to the brim as fans stormed the venue to see the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner make his first start for the club.
It took the Argentine just 8 minutes before the scoring, and then completed his brace in the 22nd minute.
Robert Taylor made it three just before half-time and scored his second goal in the 53rd minute as Inter Miami won the tie 4-0.
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FootballHowever, one of the major talking points of the encounter was Lionel Messi’s new celebration. Fans have taken to social media to liken it to that of Merlin's magical gesture.
About MerlinRotten Tomatoesreports that Merlin is an action-packed fantasy drama that revisits the saga of King Arthur and his wizard, Merlin, by focusing on the two characters when they were ambitious young men struggling to understand their destinies.
The cover of the movie captured Merlin’s stretched hand, and Lionel Messi reproduced that after his second goal against Atlanta United.
ReactionsFans have mixed reactions over the new celebration by Messi.
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