
Lionel Messi scored two goals that led his team, Inter Miami, to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta United in the American League, and he celebrated in a sarcastic way in front of defender Junior Alonso.
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Lionel Messi scored two goals that led Inter Miami to victory over Atlanta United in the American League.
(CNN) - Lionel Messi scored two goals, through which he led his team, Inter Miami, to victory over Atlanta United, 3-1, at the latter’s stadium, on Sunday, in the American League matches.
The goals of the 39-year-old Argentine star came in the 56th and 60th minutes.
Messi scored his second goal through a counterattack, as he dribbled past Uruguayan defender Junior Alonso, entering the penalty area and going one-on-one with the goalkeeper, before putting the ball into the net.
After scoring for the second time, Lionel Messi celebrated near his opponent, Alonso, and made a gesture with his hand that mimicked “spin,” as he appeared to be mocking the Uruguayan defender after he made him spin around himself while dribbling.
Junior Alonso had angered Messi during a previous match between the two teams, as he celebrated in front of him after preventing him from scoring a goal.
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