During a free-kick by the renowned Lionel Messi, FC Dallas defender Marco Farfan inadvertently scored an own goal, leaving fans and the football community bewildered with many claiming the MLS was rigged
The unexpected incident occurred during Inter Miami’s recent face-off against FC Dallas in the League Cup.
Is the MLS rigged in favour of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami after freekick goals go viral
Lionel Messi, the celebrated seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, stepped up to the plate, initiating an out-swinging free-kick towards the far post. Farfan, unexpectedly, delivered a forceful header, directing the ball into his own goal. With no opposing players in sight, his actions raised eyebrows and prompted fans to question the genuine nature of the goal.
Messi had to pay bro off cuz no way 😭 pic.twitter.com/yRRQDpDZ4T
— ryan 🤿 (@scubaryan_) August 7, 2023
Football enthusiasts wasted no time in taking to Twitter, with many expressing their doubts. Comments ranged from sarcastic jabs like “Bro forgot he doesn’t play for Miami” to more direct accusations, “That looked intentional” and “Game fixed… common.”
The dramatic turnaround
After the questionable goal, Lionel Messi showed again how good he is by shooting another free kick perfectly into the top corner, making the score 4-4. After that, Messi and Sergio Busquets both made their penalties, which helped Inter Miami win and move on to the next round of the League Cup.
Inter Miami’s manager weighs in
Post-match, Inter Miami’s manager, Tata Martino, sang praises for Messi, underscoring his invaluable contributions to the team. “We have the best player in the world. That can’t be ignored. When we have our moments, the team is lethal,” Martino remarked.
Pressed about Lionel Messi’s undeniable influence, Martino emphasized how pivotal he is, regardless of which team he plays for. He added, “A free kick usually isn’t a goal 90 percent of the time, but when Messi is at the helm, it’s the opposite.”
With this sensational game and the swirling controversy, football fans are left eagerly anticipating the next chapter in this League Cup saga.
Who is Lionel Messi?
Lionel Messi was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. He is often thought of as one of the best football players of all time. He started playing football with FC Barcelona and stayed there for over 20 years, where he became the club’s all-time top scorer and won many titles, including four Champions League trophies and ten La Liga titles.
His great control of the ball, accurate passes, and ability to score a lot of goals have won him many awards, including seven Ballon d’Ors, making him one of the most important people in football history.
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