MLS team Inter Miami is vying for the Leagues Cup, and Lionel Messi has taken the country by storm, scoring five goals in his first three games, know the meaning of his new celebration in the MLS
Fans talked about Messi’s first goal in the Round of 32 matches of the League Cup as he performed a well-known goal celebration, especially since he performed a similar celebration in the previous game against Atlanta. The little magician scored two goals as Inter Miami defeated Orlando City 3-1 to move to the Round of 16.
Why is Lionel Messi doing Avengers celebrations at Inter Miami and what is the meaning of his new celebration in the MLS
Here is everything we know about the GOAT’s new goal celebration fad now that he is a full-time player for his new MLS team. On July 25, Lionel Messi made his debut for Inter Miami and immediately took over, scoring twice and setting up a third goal as they defeated Atlanta United 4-1 to win their Leagues Cup group.
Fans were perplexed by Messi’s celebratory move after one of his goals.
Some people mistook the Argentine’s arm sticking out towards the sidelines and hand clenching for a Darth Vader gesture. Messi’s family confirmed that he was actually channelling Thor from the Avengers.
Lionel Messi's wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, confirms that his new Inter Miami celebration is a Thor reference ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/YeV64sthly
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 28, 2023
And today, Messi scored two more goals in the Round of 32 matchup with Orlando City. After the first, he imitated the Wakanda Forever signal—another Avengers callback—by crossing his arms over his chest like a cross. This move was far more recognisable.
Messi hit the Wakanda Forever celebration 🙅♂️ pic.twitter.com/ReJzWjrOV9
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 3, 2023
Explained MLS’s collaboration with Avengers
It’s very likely that Lionel Messi is trying to draw attention to a recent business deal Major League Soccer made. In late June, MLS and the clothing brand Adidas announced a relationship with Marvel that will result in three different releases. The MLS All-Star game against Arsenal in mid-July featured the league’s debut use of an Avengers-themed ball. Additionally, there were clothes featuring Captain America and other Avengers characters.
NEW adidas Marvel MLS All-Star Game Training Ballhttps://t.co/JiKaMBtA8D pic.twitter.com/s4AALBucQB
— JustFreshKicks (@JustFreshKicks) June 1, 2023
“Major League Soccer and Adidas Marvel collaboration captures the unique spirit, confident attitude, and diverse environment that embodies the sport of soccer,” said MLS in a release upon the launch of the partnership.
In light of this, is it possible that Messi is carrying out his contractual requirements when he celebrates goals? Or is it a family affair because his kids are huge fans? Any player would not typically have his celebrations controlled by a business agreement, but Messi’s entry into the United States has been anything from ordinary.
Messi’s contract with Inter Miami includes financial benefits from Apple and Adidas, so it seems sense that he may promote MLS ties during some of his most prominent performances. His recent trip to Publix, a national supermarket company, led to some similar ideas.