Lionel Messi the Marvel! From Thor to Wakanda Forever - Inter Miami superstar breaks out another new goal celebration

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has rarely made much of a show when hitting the back of the net – with the all-time great having made a habit of achieving that feat down the years. There has been the odd break from the norm – with the famous holding up of his Barcelona shirt against Real Madrid coming to mind. Messi has, however, been making a point of celebrating his early goals for Inter Miami in style – with there an obvious theme running through carefully choreographed routines.

After finding the target in a Leagues Cup clash with Atlanta United, Messi pointed his arm towards those on the touchline before clenching his fist. It was initially suggested that he was making a “hold my beer” gesture towards David Beckham – following his stunning move to America that the Manchester United icon helped to arrange – but Antonela Roccuzzo later revealed that Messi had been performing a Thor-related routine in the direction of his sons.

Messi was then back in League Cup action against Orlando City on Wednesday, with another brace recorded. After the first of those efforts, the legendary Argentina international crossed his arms over his chest in imitation of the Wakanda Forever signal – another Avengers call-back.

Messi’s new employers in MLS will be delighted to see the South American working through such routines – despite them being aimed at his family – with the top tier of American soccer having entered into a partnership with Marvel back in June that has seen them unveil an Avengers-inspired ball for the MLS All-Star game and Captain America-themed apparel.