‘Yes, I was the cone’ - Lionel Messi’s ambitious chip for Inter Miami over Real Salt Lake’s Andrew Brody on the ground has defender laughing up incident

The 28-year-old defender joked off being embarrassed by the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner on the pitch in their 2-0 loss to Inter Miami. The Argentine didn't comment on the moment himself, but he will have surely seen the discourse surrounding his stunning move on social media since.

The defender posted on Instagram, laughing off the incident, saying: "For those asking, yes, I was the cone on the ground there."

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The viral video clip, that saw the Argentine genuinely chip a then-injured Brody on the ground and shoot the ball after, has garnered views and impressions from across the world. It was a brief moment on the pitch, but it was a genuine display of how absurdly talented Messi is.

For Brody, though, it might not be the best look in the moment - but it's a story he will be able to tell friends and family for years to come.

The Herons and Messi are back in action Sunday evening against the Los Angeles Galaxy. Real Salt Lake, meanwhile, take on St. Louis CITY SC Saturday evening as they look to get their first result of the season.