{"id":22588,"date":"2025-02-23T04:31:44","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T03:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=22588"},"modified":"2025-02-23T06:53:56","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T05:53:56","slug":"messi-isnt-human-fans-react-on-lionel-messis-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/messi-isnt-human-fans-react-on-lionel-messis-performance\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Messi isn\u2019t human&#8221; &#8211; Fans react on Lionel Messi&#8217;s performance and Inter Miami&#8217;s draw against New York City FC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Lionel Messi&rsquo;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. <\/p><p>Lionel Messi, who made headlines after scoring in <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/poetic-fans-react-to-messis-winning-goal-on-coldest-game-of-his-career\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>coldest game of his career<\/a>, 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. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"es\" dir=\"ltr\">Golazo de Telasco tras un pase magistral de Leo Messi &#128558;&zwj;&#128168; &#127462;&#127479;&#129309;&#127483;&#127466; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W6j8DDM2kq\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/W6j8DDM2kq<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InterMiamiCF\/status\/1893494127649501359?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/lionel-messi-live-streams-how-to-watch-lionel-messi-matches-for-2025-season-full-fixture-schedule\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Lionel Messi live streams: How to watch Lionel Messi matches for 2025 season, full fixture schedule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/poetic-fans-react-to-messis-winning-goal-on-coldest-game-of-his-career\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>&ldquo;Poetic&rdquo; &ndash; Fans react to Lionel Messi&rsquo;s winning goal for Inter Miami on coldest day of his career<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Meanwhile, Inter Miami won&rsquo;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&rsquo;s mixed performance as Messi and Co. almost lost the first game of the season. <\/p><p>Here are some fun remarks and sarcastic tweets from fans after Inter Miami&rsquo;s 2-2 draw with New York City FC. <\/p><p>You can&rsquo;t remove Ronaldo from Messi story as NYC FC player did Ronaldo&rsquo;s celebration after scoring against the Argentine and Inter Miami. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">New York City player doing Ronaldo&rsquo;s SIUUU against Messi and Inter Miami &#128557;<br><br>This is called influence.<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p2GslrITy7\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/p2GslrITy7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CristianoXtra (@CristianoXtra_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CristianoXtra_\/status\/1893476160832708785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>One fan posted &ldquo;The End Is Near&rdquo; GIF on Miami&rsquo;s first goal which came in the 5th minute. During the 2024 season, Miami lost so many matches after scoring the first goal.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">inter miami scoring an early goal instead of conceding first <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/IkekRcseG3\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/IkekRcseG3<\/a><\/p>&mdash; &#127786;&#65039;&#129728; (@Rebo4L) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Rebo4L\/status\/1893462934992429161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>One fan accused the referee of saving New York City. Messi demanded the second yellow for the visitors but referee denied it. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">No Card given for this reckless tackle on inter Miami player &#129401;<br><br>Inter Miami getting robbed here!<br><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rxS6Uqh716\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/rxS6Uqh716<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MC (@CrewsMat10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CrewsMat10\/status\/1893473649421602867?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Argentina connection between Messi and Aviles! <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Argentina connection between Aviles and Messi. &#127462;&#127479;<br><br>Leo gets his first assist of 2025 and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InterMiamiCF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@InterMiamiCF<\/a> lead early. <br><br>&#128250; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MLSSeasonPass?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#MLSSeasonPass<\/a> or Apple TV+: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/New3YJgffK\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/New3YJgffK<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6hUqW4vjGb\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/6hUqW4vjGb<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MLS\/status\/1893463285023854745?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Messi led Inter Miami and an opportunity was missed when they there one-man down. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Messi handed another goal on a platter but Taylor can&rsquo;t finish. Inter Miami really has missed a lot of big chances tonight, even with 10 men. <br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1VcXCnfHpF\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/1VcXCnfHpF<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Messi Tribute (@MessiTribute) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MessiTribute\/status\/1893475008057368868?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>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. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&#128680;Watch: Lionel Messi still arguing with the referee after the FT whistle &#128293;<br><br>That referee was awful tonight &#128566;<br><br>&#127909; <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Jarm21?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@Jarm21<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ebAVIggLlK\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/ebAVIggLlK<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Inter Miami News Hub (@Intermiamicfhub) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Intermiamicfhub\/status\/1893498006483153115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I expect the chants to roll in after that clutch performance from Messi to save Miami from defeat <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EeWhHhq46L\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/EeWhHhq46L<\/a><\/p>&mdash; JJ&#127468;&#127477; (@jovicism1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/jovicism1\/status\/1893493965422256490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Some fans hailed Messi after an impressive performance on Saturday afternoon. <\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">37 years old Lionel Messi is still be best player in the world &#128016;&#128293;<br><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/KcAogivsB4\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/KcAogivsB4<\/a><\/p>&mdash; MC (@CrewsMat10) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CrewsMat10\/status\/1893471047145447748?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Nah, Messi isn&rsquo;t human.&#128557;&#128557;&#128557;<br><br>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.<br><br> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/na7R6Av2Wl\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/na7R6Av2Wl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Messi Tribute (@MessiTribute) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MessiTribute\/status\/1893495000454815800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><em>Image Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>10-man Inter Miami survived against NYC FC in MLS season opener<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":22589,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[672],"tags":[661,663,665,3758],"class_list":["post-22588","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-mls","tag-inter-miami","tag-lionel-messi","tag-major-league-soccer","tag-mls-2025"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>&quot;Messi isn&rsquo;t human&quot; 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