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Lionel Messi the Marvel! From Thor to Wakanda Forever - Inter Miami superstar breaks out another new goal celebration

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<p>The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has rarely made much of a show when hitting the back of the net – with the all-time great having made a habit of achieving that feat down the years. There has been the odd break from the norm – with the <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/lionel-messi-celebration-vs-real-madrid-barcelona-clasico-jersey-taunt-explained/blt2e72ff6807bbfa1b" target="_blank">famous holding up of his Barcelona shirt against Real Madrid</a> coming to mind. Messi has, however, been making a point of celebrating his early goals for Inter Miami in style – with there an obvious theme running through carefully choreographed routines.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>After finding the target in a Leagues Cup clash with Atlanta United, Messi pointed his arm towards those on the touchline before clenching his fist. It was initially suggested that he was making a “hold my beer” gesture towards David Beckham – following his <a href="happened https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/secret-meetings-10-year-project-how-david-beckham-signed-lionel-messi-inter-miami-co-owner/bltcc28a521e2bdff22 " target="_blank">stunning move to America that the Manchester United icon helped to arrange</a> – but Antonela Roccuzzo later revealed that Messi had been performing a <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/revealed-not-hold-my-beer-antonela-roccuzzo-explains-meaning-lionel-messi-goal-celebration-inter-miami/blt8407df1ac7874046 " target="_blank">Thor-related routine in the direction of his sons</a>.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Messi was then back in League Cup action against Orlando City on Wednesday, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/watch-two-more-goals-unstoppable-lionel-messi-one-right-foot-win-inter-miami/blt43442816f6e18102" target="_blank">another brace recorded</a>. After the first of those efforts, the legendary Argentina international crossed his arms over his chest in imitation of the Wakanda Forever signal – another Avengers call-back.</p>

AND WHAT'S MORE

<p>Messi’s <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lionel-messi-inter-miami-contract-wages-cristiano-ronaldo/blt11e2d05b108b1895" target="_blank">new employers in MLS</a> will be delighted to see the South American working through such routines – despite them being aimed at his family – with the top tier of American soccer having entered into a partnership with Marvel back in June that has seen them unveil an Avengers-inspired ball for the MLS All-Star game and Captain America-themed apparel.</p><center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Suit up!&nbsp;💥​<br><br>We’re definitely ready for MLS All-Star now.​<a href="https://twitter.com/Marvel?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Marvel</a> x <a href="https://twitter.com/adidasfootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@adidasfootball</a> <a href="https://t.co/SRynj5JOFE">pic.twitter.com/SRynj5JOFE</a></p>— Major League Soccer (@MLS) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS/status/1671581864757272590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 21, 2023</a></blockquote>
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WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

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Lionel Messi has performed like a superhero throughout his career, with the Argentine breaking out Marvel-inspired goal celebrations at Inter Miami.