Why did Lionel Messi celebrate his stunning goal with Iron Man celebration

Messi’s Marvelous Moment: The Argentine Legend’s Superhero Celebration is Back

Lionel Messi proved once again why he’s the greatest of all time with a stunning outside-the-box strike that helped Inter Miami stay top of the MLS points table with a 1-1 draw against Charlotte. The goal was a masterclass in skill and finesse, reminiscent of some of his most iconic moments throughout his career.

But what really stole the show was Messi’s celebration, which has become a staple of his goal-scoring rituals. The Argentine legend lifted his feet with both palms down, enacting the signature lift-off from Marvel’s Iron Man. It’s not the first time Messi has celebrated a goal referencing a superhero from the comic book publisher/movie studios. Since his arrival at Inter Miami last summer, Messi has celebrated his goals by giving a nod to popular fictional characters such as Black Panther, Thor, and Spider-Man.

According to Messi, the reason behind these celebrations is his love for Marvel superhero movies with his kids. "My three sons are still on vacation, have not started school yet, so every night we watch Marvel superhero movies. They came up with the idea and asked that whenever I have a game and score a goal, I do a Marvel superhero celebration. That’s how it started, and we continued that ritual," Messi told the Miami Herald.

The goal itself was a vintage Messi moment. Receiving the ball in the inward-right channel, Messi put the burners on along the edge of the box to the left, before feinting past his marker and unleashing a low ripper of a shot which beat the keeper to his right. It was the 17th goal for Messi this season to go along with 12 assists from his 19 appearances for Inter Miami.

Currently, Miami sit atop the MLS 2024/25 tally with 69 points from 19 games – nine more than Columbus, who are second in the tally. It’s clear that Messi is the driving force behind Inter Miami’s success, and his goal-scoring form is a major reason why they’re looking so strong this season.

So, what’s next for Inter Miami? Will they be able to maintain their top spot in the league, or will other teams catch up? One thing is for sure – with Messi leading the charge, they’ll be a force to be reckoned with. Stay tuned for more updates on the MLS season and follow us on all social media platforms for more updates!

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