‘Insane!’ Fans react to Lionel Messi’s magical ‘free-kick’ that broke David Beckham’s record | Football News
Lionel Messi dominated global trends in the sporting world on Thursday after his brace, which included a signature goal off a curling free-kick, won Inter Miami the Major League Soccer (MLS) Supporters’ Shield with a 3-2 win over Columbus Crew.
The triumph added a record-extending 46th team silverware to Messi’s CV. Luis Suarez scored the other goal for Miami, but their title-clinching moment arrived in the 84th minute when goalkeeper Drake Callender saved a penalty.
It is the second title that Messi has won with Inter Miami since joining the MLS club in 2023 and winning the Leagues Cup.
WATCH MESSI’S FREE-KICK GOAL
The free-kick that Messi scored off was reportedly his 66th goal on the set-piece, which takes him past the 65 goals that England legend David Beckham scored off free-kicks during his career. Incidentally, Beckham is also the co-owner of Inter Miami.
WATCH BOTH MESSI GOALS
Here’s the list of team titles Messi has won in his legendary career in club football and for Argentina.
FOR ARGENTINA
World Cup – 1
Copa America – 2
Finalissima – 1
U20 World Cup – 1
Olympic Gold – 1
FOR BARCELONA
La Liga – 10
Copa del Rey – 7
Supercopa – 8
UEFA Champions League – 4
Club World Cups – 3
UEFA Super Cups – 3
FOR PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN
Ligue1 – 2
Trophé des Champions – 1
FOR INTER MIAMI
Leagues Cup – 1
Supporters Shield – 1
Fans also queued up on social media to celebrate Messi’s mesmerizing free-kick goal that broke Beckham’s record and also won the World Cup winner his record-extending silverware.
Here are some of those reactions:
