Lionel Messi had more celebrities than he could have imagined at his game last night. Despite playing against the MLS champs in California. Inter Miami defeated Los Angeles FC in another difficult test. Pop star Selena Gomez was among those in attendance, and she had a touching message for the Argentine following the game.
The Texas-born musician admires Argentina’s captain Messi and was transfixed throughout the game. She was approached by ESPN Argentina after the game and questioned about the game. They then requested that she deliver a message to Inter Miami’s captain.
“I love you very much,” Selena responded for Messi.
Selena Gomez also had a priceless reaction as Lionel Messi came close to scoring. Tyga, an American rapper, was sitting just behind the pop sensation and had an equally surprising reaction. Selena appeared astonished in the video when Messi’s strike was stopped by LAFC custodian John McCarthy. Her priceless reaction quickly went viral because viewers could relate to her.
Prior to the game, LAFC published a large list of noteworthy people who would be in attendance to see Messi play at their home stadium, including singer Selena Gomez. In addition to Selena, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Holland, Gerard Butler, Jason Sudeikis, and Owen Wilson were present at the stadium to watch the game. Prince Harry was also seen having fun before the game began.
Messi did not score, but he did assist twice as Jordi Alba scored his first MLS goal. Leonardo Campana, an Ecuadorian striker, made it 3-0 late in the game. LAFC grabbed one back in the 90th minute, but it was too late. Messi’s squad left California with all three points and will now pursue a playoff position.
