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Lionel Messi hits Marvel-inspired celebration after scoring in Inter Miami's disappointing MLS draw with Charlotte FC

<p>In yet another thrilling Major League Soccer (MLS) match, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/inter-miami-charlotte-fc-lionel-messi-the-herons-ratings/blt9f6d7cceb0ca43d7" target="_blank">Messi came to the rescue of Inter Miami, </a>equalising with a signature moment of brilliance. Miami had been struggling for the first hour of the game, appearing flat and unable to break through Charlotte's defence. And in the 56th minute, the visitors broke the deadlock, with Karol Swiderski drawing first blood.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Miami trailed briefly as Messi found the net with a perfectly placed curling shot into the bottom corner of the net - a spectacular strike showcasing Messi's trademark precision and vision. However, it was what Messi did next that caught everyone’s attention.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>In a nod to his sons, who were watching from the stands, Messi brought out yet another Marvel-themed celebration. After his goal, the 37-year-old stood still, placing his hands by his side with his palms facing downwards. He then raised his heels off the ground in a move mimicking Iron Man’s flight. </p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Leo Messi hit the IRON MAN celebration after his goal today against Charlotte FC 🐐⚽️ <a href="https://t.co/iqlgQ8jnEn">pic.twitter.com/iqlgQ8jnEn</a></p>— 𝐂𝐀 𝐕𝐀?🐐🐐 (@psg_chief) <a href="https://twitter.com/psg_chief/status/1840211344789799103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2024</a></blockquote>
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WHAT WAS THE CELEBRATION

<p>This wasn’t Messi’s first time referencing Marvel in his goal celebrations. Previously, he had performed other iconic poses, including reaching out for Thor’s hammer, crossing his arms over his chest like Black Panther, and shooting imaginary webs like Spider-Man.</p><p></p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Messi scored his 15th goal in 16 MLS matches against Charlotte. As Inter Miami heads into the final stretch of the season, his continued brilliance will be crucial to their title ambitions. He will next take the pitch against Columbus on October 2.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI?

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Lionel Messi brought out a Marvel-inspired celebration after scoring Inter Miami&apos;s equaliser against Charlotte FC.