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Is Messi's free kick with Inter Miami scripted. See reactions on social media.
Similar to his picture-perfect start, Lionel Messi struck a spectacular free kick for Inter Miami CF in a comeback win against FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup Round of 16.
A 4-4 comeback draw in their Round of 16 match was clinched by a stunning goal in the 85th minute, which caused a shootout at Toyota Stadium.
Messi led his team with the first penalty kick, as Inter Miami won the shootout 5-3.
Messi's first game for Inter Miami was a 2-1 victory over Liga MX team Cruz Azul. and his free kick in the 94th-minute goal clinched the game.
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Messi's success with Inter Miami scripted
After the victory, Messi rose to the top of the trends on social media.
Fans of the Argentine maestro praised his involvement in all four goals scored by Inter Miami.
Messi, GOAT, freekick, and Inter Miami were trending but so was scripted pushed by some section of football fans.
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Was Messi's free kick against Cruz Azul scripted?
Some football fans were of the opinion that Messi's success in Inter Miami is scripted to add to his legacy.
The issues about Messi's success at Inter Miami being scripted all started when Messi scored a free kick on his debut.
The same section of football fans stated that the free kick was given due to the script.
Also, not only did Messi have to put the ball beyond the wall into the net but the goalkeeper intentionally did not position himself to save the ball allowing a glorious start for the Argentine.
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Was Messi's free kick against Dallas scripted?
After his heroics against Dallas, the same section of fans believe that Messi and Alba recreating his iconic goal to win El Clasico against Real Madrid shows his success in the MLS is scripted.
The same question was also posed about his second free kick with criticism about the script to help build his brand.
See reactions below
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With his most recent strike, Messi has now scored twice in three straight games for Inter Miami.
He now has seven goals overall in the competition, making him the top scorer for the Leagues Cup Golden Boot award.
Messi returns to action at the DRV PNK Stadium when Miami hosts the quarterfinal matchup between the winner of Charlotte FC and Houston Dynamo.
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