The father of the young child, who was accidentally struck by Lionel Messi’s wayward free-kick during an Inter Miami game against Orlando City had a rather fun response to it. The father displayed remarkable composure and empathy to calm his daughter down as he witnessed the incident from the sidelines.
Despite the shock of seeing his daughter in distress, the father quickly rushed to her side, offering words of comfort and reassurance. Despite the unexpected turn of events, he managed to find some light-hearted humour in the situation, joking about Messi’s unexpected involvement in his daughter’s mishap.
He blurted out: “Are you okay, my love? Messi hit you anyway, huh. Nothing’s wrong.”
Lionel Messi. Luis Suarez guides InterMiami to stellar victory-
Following the incident, Messi demonstrated his resilience and skill by scoring two goals during the match, ultimately contributing to Inter Miami’s impressive 5-0 victory over Orlando City.
His first goal, which came in the 57th minute, showcased his opportunistic instincts as he capitalized on a rebound to find the back of the net. Later in the game, he showcased his aerial prowess by scoring a powerful header, courtesy of a well-placed assist from Luis Suarez.
Messi’s stellar performance not only helped secure a crucial victory for Inter Miami but also reinforced his status as one of the world’s greatest footballers. As the team continues its unbeaten streak in the early stages of the campaign, Messi remains focused on leading his teammates to further success in the season ahead.
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