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After Adding 44th Title to Trophy Cabinet, Lionel Messi’s Gameplay Dubbed “10 Seconds of Pure Magic”

Published 08/22/2023, 9:15 AM EDT

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Lionel Messi is now the most decorated footballer of all time with 44 trophies in his cabinet. The little magician has been in tremendous form after moving to Inter Miami from PSG this summer. The Argentine international has scored 10 goals in 7 matches in the Leagues Cup run for Miami, earning Inter Miami their first-ever Leagues Cup trophy.

The 7x Ballon d’Or winner’s skills and incredible ability to decipher the game were recently caught on footage. The video is being dubbed as “10 seconds of  Pure Magic”. Let’s catch the magical Messi at play.

Messi creates magic in the Leagues Cup final

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Conquering league after league, Messi’s latest destination ‘MLS‘ is witnessing the legend unfold some of the best moments of his career. It’s a treat to watch Messi play and fans are taking full advantage of the visual treat. In a recent video from the Leagues Cup final, we can Messi’s undeterred attention to the game and deciphering opposition tactics before netting a curler and getting the lead for Miami.

 

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The game is as much physical as it is mental. This kind of movement on the pitch and knowing how to position yourself at given times is as crucial as having the skills to net such a beautiful goal. This only comes from years and years of experience or if you’re Messi and in his case, it’s both.

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Lionel Messi’s goals keep fans mesmerized but something else also caught the attention of his supporters. His gesture towards Yedlin during the award ceremony left fans speechless witnessing his humble nature. Let’s take a look at what happened that kept the fans applauding the Argentine’s gesture.

Lionel Messi and a moment of empathy

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami won their first-ever Leagues Cup. The fans were delighted to have won their first cup win. During the awarding ceremony, La Pulga called up DeAndre Yedlin to pick up the trophy insisting and urging him to be the one who picks it up. He even gave his armband to him. Yedlin was the former captain of Inter Miami before Lionel Messi’s arrival.

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This gesture won the hearts of many fans, as social media flooded with appreciation for his humbleness. Messi’s humble nature shows the empathy and care he keeps towards his teammates. Inter Miami will now head on to play the open cup games. Their first match is away at TQL stadium against FC Cincinnati.

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How many goals do you think will Lionel Messi will score in the opening match? Let us know in the comments.

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Neil Banerjee

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Neil Banerjee, an adept soccer writer at EssentiallySports, embodies an unwavering passion for Chelsea Football Club, a team he has fervently supported since his childhood. With an innate ability to remain current on the latest developments in the soccer sphere, Neil possesses a distinct advantage in understanding the nuances of the sport. His profound appreciation for the tactical and analytical facets of the game underscore his belief that the true beauty of soccer lies within its intricacies of strategy.
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Jayant Chhabra