Jordi Alba recently shared a delightful anecdote about his former Barcelona teammate and friend, Lionel Messi. Before Inter Miami's match against New England, Messi was seen in a casual moment on a video call with his son, setting the stage for yet another iconic moment in his legendary career.
🗣️ Jordi Alba on Messi: "Before the New England match, I saw Messi on a video call with his son. I reminded him, 'The match is about to start; we need to get on the field,' even though he was only a substitute."
Messi’s response was pure gold. With a grin, he explained to Alba that his son had made a special request – he wanted his dad to celebrate like a superhero again. Despite being on the bench, Messi was determined to deliver, saying, "I have to score – my son asked me to celebrate in a superhero style again."
Alba, amused, jokingly told Messi, "Your son asks for such simple things." To this, Messi replied confidently, "Wait until I enter the match and score – you'll see." True to his word, Messi came on, scored a hat-trick, and celebrated just as his son had requested, mimicking a superhero.
🗣️ Alba continued: "In football, Messi truly is a superhero. Nothing is too difficult for him. He makes everything look easy because, quite simply, Messi rules football – he's the king."
This touching moment not only shows Messi’s dedication to his family but highlights the simplicity with which he approaches the game, making extraordinary feats look effortless.
For fans worldwide, this story reinforces the magic of Messi – a player who, even when called upon as a substitute, continues to be the ultimate game-changer. His superhero celebration, inspired by his son’s request, is just another reminder of Messi’s love for both his family and the beautiful game, showcasing the humility behind his greatness.
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