The US sports industry has added yet another GOAT to their list! Lionel Messi’s debut in the MLS, for Inter Miami, has shaken the core of the soccer world, along with football, as fans and experts alike can not seem to stop talking about it. It even came to a point when a striking similarity between the soccer maestro and the football GOAT, Tom Brady, was painted, and for all the right reasons.

During the match against FC Dallas on Sunday, Messi’s breathtaking performance once again took the sports industry by storm. It even led to an interesting statement by a former soccer player-turned-television commentator, remarkably putting the two athletes on the same level.

Is Messi on Tom Brady’s level?

According to this TV commentator, the answer is a resounding “Yes, he is!” And there is a solid reason for it. In the match, Messi’s opponents were already leading by two goals when a miraculous own goal was scored by Marco Farfan. Then, another foul at the edge of the box resulted in a free-kick goal by the soccer messiah himself, tieing the score. It was an unbelievable comeback that caught the attention of the former soccer player, Taylor Twellman.

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Twellman felt that Messi’s presence in the game had a hidden impact, leading to the own goal. He then highlighted a proven fact in sports, saying, “When the great ones come in, they force you to do stuff that’s out of your element. You’re uncomfortable doing so.” He then went ahead and brought up Brady, and how he had a similar impact, saying, “The New England Patriots did this every single time. People would see a ghost when Belichick and Brady showed up.” Then he further emphasized his point and explained how opponents have seen a ghost in the four matches Messi had played for Miami and excelled beyond anyone’s expectations.

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Messi’s free-kick led the team to extra time and then to penalties, ultimately resulting in Miami’s victory with a two-goal lead after an incredible comeback. Even NFL analyst Pat McAfee shared his thoughts on the breathtaking goal.

McAfee shares his two cents on the goal!

McAfee was incredibly moved by Messi’s free-kick, sharing the video with a three-word caption that read, “Messi is unbelievable,” all in caps to show his excitement. The former NFL punter has been super hyped since the soccer legend’s arrival in the country and has been closely following the sport. He even provided an in-depth commentary on Messi’s debut right from his living room, gasping for words while watching the soccer maestro perform.

The soccer scene is expected to grow in the future as audiences and athletes get more involved with the sport. With a legend like Messi in the country, we can surely expect more and more memorable moments in the future.

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