Watch: Crazy scenes! Lionel Messi explodes at opponent after dramatic last-second assist seals Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup win | Football News

Lionel Messi performs for Inter Miami (Screengrab)

Lionel Messi as soon as once more proved why he’s the heartbeat of Inter Miami, delivering two crucial assists, together with one within the dying seconds, to seal an exhilarating 2-1 victory over Atlas within the Leagues Cup opener on Wednesday evening. The viral second wasn’t simply the dramatic end, however Messi’s uncommon seen frustration after the aim, sparking main buzz on-line.Watch: Back in motion after a one-match suspension for skipping the MLS All-Star Game, Messi wasted no time making an affect. He arrange Telasco Segovia’s opener within the 58th minute with a slick go after receiving a via ball from Sergio Busquets. Atlas answered within the eightieth with an equaliser from Rivaldo Lozano, setting the stage for a wild end. In the 96th minute, Messi linked with Marcelo Weigandt for the game-winner, initially dominated offside however later confirmed by VAR. The stadium erupted. Fireworks flew, and Messi, fist raised, embraced longtime teammates Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul, who made his Inter Miami debut. Messi’s heated manner got here amid rising pressure all through the match. controversial first-half problem led to a short sideline argument between coaches Javier Mascherano and Gonzalo Pineda. Mascherano defended the fervour: “We play to win. That’s what this beautiful sport is about.” Pineda, caught off guard by Messi’s depth, stated, “He’s won so much… He’s usually quite even-keeled.” With 5 assists and eight objectives in July alone, Messi was named MLS Player of the Month and he exhibits no indicators of slowing down. His fiery celebration and late heroics turned an already dramatic match into an unforgettable, viral second.