Selena Gomez, a singer and actress, voiced her surprise after Lionel Messi missed a scoring opportunity for Inter Miami during their match against Los Angeles FC on Sunday, September 3. Messi signed as a free agent with Major League Soccer (MLS) club Inter Miami earlier this summer, after his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expired. The Argentine maestro has captivated the footballing globe with his stunning displays since his arrival in the United States.
Lionel Messi’s outstanding performances on the pitch have attracted a slew of superstars to the stadium in recent weeks. The match between Inter Miami and Los Angeles FC on Sunday at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, California, was no exception. A-listers including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Holland, and Meghan Markle were all present.
Selena Gomez wins the hearts on the internet:
Selena Gomez was all of us watching John McCarthy deny Messi! 😱 https://t.co/A3a564uUSB pic.twitter.com/7likNsWPJD
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 4, 2023
Messi had a fantastic opportunity to score throughout the game but was denied by LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy. Selena Gomez, who was also in attendance at the game, expressed her surprise at Messi’s miss. Her reaction was captured on tape and instantly went viral.
Despite missing a scoring chance, Lionel Messi demonstrated his playmaking ability by providing two vital assists during the game, adding to his team’s 3-1 triumph. Inter Miami opened the score in the 14th minute when Facundo Farias found the back of the net.
Then, in the 51st minute, Jordi Alba capitalised on a Messi assist to score another goal. In the 83rd minute, the Argentine maestro set up Leonardo Campana for the game’s third goal. LAFC scored a consolation goal in the 90th minute, with Ryan Hollingshead reaching the back of the net.
Messi’s former teammate Neymar Junior recently opened up about ‘living through hell’ at PSG. “I was both happy and sad for the year he (Messi) had because he lived both sides of the coin.” He accomplished a dream with Argentina and won everything, but he went through agony at PSG. “We both did,” said the Brazilian.
So, this was all about the pop star Selena Gomez winning on the internet for her reaction to Lionel Messi’s miss. Also read, Fan signs the ball before throwing back during AUS vs RSA!
