Messi and a movie goal: one after the other, all the stars of the world who went to see the Argentine in Los Angeles

Lionel Messi He is an idol of the multitudes. And now he is the object of devotion even of the rich and famous. It causes the successful crossover between the world champion captain in Qatar 2022 and that land of opportunities that is the United States all those who have always seen him from afar now have him very close and with the possibility of enjoying it live and live.

It happened Sunday evening in Carson, about a 40-minute drive from Los Angeles, when Inter Miami visited the Galaxy for a new date of the coveted Major League Soccer. The Californian city is the ideal place for a large number of celebrities to find time in their busy schedules to see some of the magic of Rosario. It was therefore no surprise that the famous Hollywood actors Halle Berry, Hillary Duff and Edward Norton showed up in the stands of the Dignity Health Sports Park stadium, which thanks to La Pulga had a record capacity of 27,642 spectators. Also very nearby was the rapper Lil Wayne, author of A Milli and Hustler Musik, among other hits.

And the VIP guest list doesn’t end here. Because even the athletes didn’t want to miss the presence of the best in the history of football. There was another GOAT like the Serbian Novak Djokovic, world number 1 in tennis, who had already gone to see the Argentine when he was in New York. The 24-time Grand Slam winner watched the game together with his son Stefan and his compatriot and NBA legend Vlade Divac. Nole arrived in the United States a few days ago on the same plane as Rafael Nadal and is preparing to play Indian Wells, the first Masters 1000 of the season.

Also present were the wide receiver of the Los Angeles Rams, Puka Nacua, the footballer Christen Press, of Angel City FC of the NWSL and the United States national team, and the basketball players Candace Parker and Diana Taurasi – the latter of Argentine origin . Everyone took advantage of the proximity of their homes or the ability to be there to watch Leo’s show. And they didn’t leave disappointed.

Although the match was uphill for the team led by Gerardo Martino, Messi paid for the entry with the goal that allowed Inter Miami to save the undefeated in a cinematic comedy. It happened in the 92nd minute and after a double block with Jordi Alba, the Spanish full-back made in Barcelona, ​​with whom he maintains an unbreakable partnership. Thus he ends the 1-1 against the Los Angeles Galaxy, who had taken the lead with a shout from the Serbian Dejan Joveljic and were complicated by the expulsion of Marco Delgado for a double yellow three minutes from the end.

Eye: Messi wasn’t the only hero in Hollywood’s vicinity. Goalie Drake Callender was once again a figure. Since he was fundamental to the consecration in the League Cup in 2023, late at night in Los Angeles he deactivated several dangerous opportunities, including a penalty taken by Riqui Puig in the 13th minute.

The Garzas, who are scheduled to play Orlando City on Saturday at 6:30 pm, now back at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, still don’t have Luis Suárez at full strength. The Uruguayan Pistolero was replaced in the second half and suffered like no other from his team’s poor performance.

But Messi fixes everything. The architecturally constructed 1-1 draw with Alba marked another milestone in his career. He scored at least one goal for 20 consecutive seasons. The series began in 2005 and is an example of its validity. Furthermore, they were two goals away from 500 goals scored in league matches, including 474 by Spain, 22 by France and 2 by the United States.

The average is impressive: 0.85 celebrations per presentation. And in that path of recording records while walking, John McCarthy became the No. 1 goalkeeper. 246 being a victim of Messi, while the Galaxy, US soccer’s biggest winner, is the 144th team to suffer. It was also Pulga’s first goal in the new season of an MLS that promises more unforgettable nights for the latest wizard of world football.