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Lionel Messi's knees were a cause of concern among fans on social media after they appeared to be out of shape. The Argentine wizard shared photos of the last days of his vacation as he inches closer to his Inter Miami unveiling.
Messi is set to be presented officially to his new fans on July 16, bringing to an end more than 15 illustrious years in Europe that saw him win everything.
He will now see off what is remaining of his career in Florida after being handed a two-and-a-half-year deal.
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Football Fans reactions to Messi's kneesBut even before his move, fans were left bewildered by what looked like deformed knees in photos on his Instagram page. The knees, which appeared in an unusual shape, provided fodder for fans online, with @DixonBeatssaying:
@VeriteFitnesswent for the pun by saying:
@Lafcedgesaid:
However, it has now emerged that the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner's knees are perfectly in shape. As RAC1explained, the inner quadriceps of the 36-year-old are more developed than the usual standard of typical footballers.
This allays any fears of potential injury, especially to Major League Soccer fans, who will be expecting to see the Argentine in action soon.
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