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“Messi isn’t human” – Fans react on Lionel Messi’s performance and Inter Miami’s draw against New York City FC

10-man Inter Miami survived against NYC FC in MLS season opener

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami started their MLS campaign against New York City FC on Saturday night and it turned out to be a thrilling contest. The Herons were on the verge of losing the game but an injury-time strike from Telasco Segovia assured a 2-2 draw in season opener.

Lionel Messi, who made headlines after scoring in coldest game of his career, bagged two assists in the eventual draw. His second assist was crucial for Inter Miami, who were losing the game 1-2. The Argentine made a perfect through ball for Telasco Segovia in the extra-time and the latter scored the equalizer with an exquisite chip over Freese.

Golazo de Telasco tras un pase magistral de Leo Messi 😮‍💨 🇦🇷🤝🇻🇪 pic.twitter.com/W6j8DDM2kq
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) February 23, 2025

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Meanwhile, Inter Miami won’t be happy with this performance as they were held for a draw after scoring the early first goal. Fans were divided on Inter Miami’s mixed performance as Messi and Co. almost lost the first game of the season.

Here are some fun remarks and sarcastic tweets from fans after Inter Miami’s 2-2 draw with New York City FC.

You can’t remove Ronaldo from Messi story as NYC FC player did Ronaldo’s celebration after scoring against the Argentine and Inter Miami.

New York City player doing Ronaldo’s SIUUU against Messi and Inter Miami 😭

This is called influence.pic.twitter.com/p2GslrITy7
— CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) February 23, 2025

One fan posted “The End Is Near” GIF on Miami’s first goal which came in the 5th minute. During the 2024 season, Miami lost so many matches after scoring the first goal.

inter miami scoring an early goal instead of conceding first pic.twitter.com/IkekRcseG3
— 🌪️🫀 (@Rebo4L) February 23, 2025

One fan accused the referee of saving New York City. Messi demanded the second yellow for the visitors but referee denied it.

No Card given for this reckless tackle on inter Miami player 🥹

Inter Miami getting robbed here!

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— MC (@CrewsMat10) February 23, 2025

Argentina connection between Messi and Aviles!

The Argentina connection between Aviles and Messi. 🇦🇷

Leo gets his first assist of 2025 and @InterMiamiCF lead early.

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— Major League Soccer (@MLS) February 23, 2025

Messi led Inter Miami and an opportunity was missed when they there one-man down.

Messi handed another goal on a platter but Taylor can’t finish. Inter Miami really has missed a lot of big chances tonight, even with 10 men.
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— Messi Tribute (@MessiTribute) February 23, 2025

Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi was not happy with the referee after full-game. Miami player was handed a red-card in the first half and it hurt them throughout the game.

🚨Watch: Lionel Messi still arguing with the referee after the FT whistle 🔥

That referee was awful tonight 😶

🎥 @Jarm21 pic.twitter.com/ebAVIggLlK
— Inter Miami News Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) February 23, 2025

I expect the chants to roll in after that clutch performance from Messi to save Miami from defeat pic.twitter.com/EeWhHhq46L
— JJ🇬🇵 (@jovicism1) February 23, 2025

Some fans hailed Messi after an impressive performance on Saturday afternoon.

37 years old Lionel Messi is still be best player in the world 🐐🔥

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— MC (@CrewsMat10) February 23, 2025

Nah, Messi isn’t human.😭😭😭

37-year old Messi down to 10 men dribbling through the midfield and defenders with the assist for the game tying score on the 100th minute.

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— Messi Tribute (@MessiTribute) February 23, 2025

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.