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Nigerian Freak and Nashville owner Giannis Antetokounmpo warns Lionel Messi of Inter Miami ahead of Leagues Cup final
Greek-Nigerian professional basketball player Giannis Sina Ugo Antetokounmpo continues to dominate social media trends.
Giannis a superstar for the Milwaukee Bucks star in the NBA has been involved in the football world of late.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nashville
Giannis earlier this year joined the ownership group of Major League Soccer (MLS) side Nashville SC.
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The 28-year-old two-time Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner and NBA Champion with his brothers all professional basketball players Thanasis of the Milwaukee Bucks, Alex of the Wisconsin Herd, and Kostas of Fenerbahçe join the ownership group of the MLS side.
Giannis explained in a statement on the Nashville SC website that his father Charles was a professional football player.
He reiterated his desire to one day own a football team and was excited to be the latest addition to the ownership group.
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Lionel Messi in the USA
After spending two seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, Lionel Messi left the club this summer and signed with MLS team Inter Miami on a free transfer.
Celebrities from a variety of sports and other fields have rushed to watch his debut game since his arrival on American soil.
The Argentine with a monster free-kick in the 94th minute, didn't let everyone down, winning the game against Cruz Azul nd has been awesome since.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nashville vs Lionel Messi and Inter Miami
When Messi's arrival in the MLS was revealed in June, Milwaukee Bucks power forward Antetokounmpo celebrated his arrival as he tweeted: "Welcome to the MLS Messi!! See you at Nashville"
With nine goals and an assist in six games, Messi has helped Miami get to the Leagues Cup final against Nashville over two months later.
In response to his prior tweet, Antetokounmpo said: "I told you I'll see in Nashville!! Let's go"
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Every Leagues Cup game saw a goal from the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, who also scored three braces.
Messi added another goal to the Herons' 5-3 victory in the ensuing shootout following the exciting 4-4 Round of 16 draw with FC Dallas.
Miami defeated Philadelphia Union 4-1 in the semifinal match on Tuesday, with Messi contributing one of the four goals.
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The Herons' victory made them the first side from the bottom of the league to earn a spot in the Concacaf Champions Cup.
When his Inter Miami team faces Nashville on Nashville's field for the Leagues Cup championship, Lionel Messi will compete in his 42nd career final for club and country.
Antetokounmpo's interaction with Messi comes after he had a lively conversation with Saudi Arabian squad Al Hilal, who unveiled a customized jersey featuring the number 34 associated with the Nigerian Freak.
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