Earlier than serving to Inter Miami thump Atlanta United 4-0 within the Leagues Cup with a ruthlessly medical demonstration of his abilities, Lionel Messi gave an indication of his fatherly aspect: by comforting the sobbing son of DJ Khaled, who had walked out with the Argentinian legend as a mascot throughout Inter Miami recreation on Wednesday.
DJ Khaled’s son Asahd seems to have been decreased to tears after being overwhelmed on the expertise of strolling out together with his idol in entrance of a packed stadium. However Messi — who’s a father to 3 sons, Mateo, Thiago and Ciro — was seen inserting each his fingers on the shoulders of the boy and chatting with him.
Messi consoling DJ Khaled’s son who was crying 🥺❤️ pic.twitter.com/UZyhyIAmKS
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 25, 2023
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
DJ Khaled was a shade extra excited than his son and the followers within the stands, as he too posted a video of him excitedly telling his son that he was about to stroll out on the pitch with Messi after which operating to the pitch-side non-public field to indicate his son standing in entrance of the ahead.
Within the video, Asahd might be seen asking his father, “The place do I cease?”
Messi and DJ Khaled 🫂pic.twitter.com/x1YSOSCAir
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) July 26, 2023
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js
Messi scored twice and arrange a 3rd one in his first begin for Inter Miami. He’s now scored three targets in two video games.
Because of Messi’s magic, Miami had a 3-0 lead by halftime, the primary such lead in membership historical past.
Messi exited within the 78th minute to a standing ovation, with many within the crowd sporting his No. 10 jersey. As The Related Press reported, many followers additionally headed for the exits themselves as soon as Messi was on the bench.