July 26th 2023.
Watching Lionel Messi play live is an incredible privilege not many get to experience - let alone meeting or shaking hands with the Argentinian football icon. But one young boy got to do just that on Tuesday night when Messi made his first start for Inter Miami in the League Cup.
DJ Khaled's son was chosen to walk out on the field with Messi and stand in front of him during the team introductions. The moment was too much for the young boy, who started to cry. When Messi noticed the boy, he quickly put his hands on his shoulders to comfort and console him, with Khaled filming the moment on his mobile phone.
The video of this touching moment quickly went viral on social media, with everyone lauding Messi for his caring gesture and humility. And it's no surprise, given that Messi had an absolutely incredible game, leading Inter Miami to a thumping 4-0 win over Atlanta. He scored two goals, set up one, and established a remarkable connection with Finnish winger Robert Taylor, who also scored twice.
Messi's second goal vs Atlanta became the most watched live event in the History of USA with a viewership of 3.4 billion, so it's safe to say that his arrival in the United States has set the stage for an electrifying chapter in American soccer history. David Beckham was even left in tears when Messi scored his stunning goal on his Inter Miami debut!
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