MESSI MAGIC

 

Image Credit: Inter Miami CF.

Lionel Messi is the greatest footballer of our generation. For the last 22 years he has delivered innumerable performances which have taken the entire footballing world by storm. The reason behind such awe is the fact that it's not just goals and assists, but the manner in which they have been done. The runs, the dribbles, and the free kicks all have turned into pieces of art whenever the ball has come to Messi. Things which no other footballer can even imagine or think about, Messi makes happen. His free-kick goal yesterday is just a small addition to his everlasting glory and prestige.

The Columbus Crew were facing Inter Miami in their backyard. Luckily they took an early lead as Josef Martinez converted the penalty in the 28th minute. However, 5 minutes later Inter Miami were awarded a free-kick. Everyone knew it would be Messi who would be taking the same. The real question was, will he be able to score? After all, the angle was tough, and the opposition defenders were all across the goalpost.

But this is when Messi scored one of the greatest free-kick goals ever seen. He hit the ball with accurate precision and power, with the ball making a lovely turn in the air and going past the keeper from the far post. The team went gaga, and the crowd went wild as the score was equalised.

Yes, we see goals being scored in a football match. But this was not just a goal but a classic work of art. Mind you, Messi has announced his retirement from international football and will be playing his last game for the national side next week. However, the performance he has been delivering every now and then makes us feel like we can see some Messi Magic more, please? It's just staggering.

Unfortunately, Inter Miami lost the match in the injury time, but this game will always be remembered for the Golazo of Lionel Messi.

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