On Sunday night, David Beckham was watching Lionel Messi strike another incredible free-kick for MLS team Inter Miami from the stands, and a fan captured his reaction on camera.
Messi, a seven-time winner of the Ballon d’Or, and Inter Miami had another memorable night when he defeated FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup over all odds.
The 36-year-old forward has thus far scored two goals against Atlanta United, two goals in a 3-1 win over Orlando City, and a free kick in the 94th minute of his debut against Cruz Azul.
The World Cup winner then added a second brace against FC Dallas on Sunday night to his already outstanding total.
In the sixth minute, Messi gave Inter Miami the lead with a left-footed effort into the bottom corner after latching onto a ball from Jordi Alba. How often have we seen him act in this manner?
Messi then equalized with another superb free kick to make it 4-4 and force penalties after more frantic scoreboard back and forth.
The former forward for Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain maneuvered the ball over the wall from the tightest of angles before putting it in the top right corner of the goal.
Few goalkeepers in world football could have stopped this strike, despite Maarten Paes’ best efforts in the Dallas goal to get a fingertip on it.
A short while later, Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham could be seen cheering with his family in the seats as Messi and his teammates headed towards the center circle.
Even he seems surprised by what was happening. See his response in the video below.Recently, Beckham, who cried while watching Messi’s game-winning free kick against Cruz Azul last month, discussed how he was able to get one of the greatest players in history.
“I never thought I would have the same feeling as an owner as I did when I was a player,” he said in a statement to The Athletic.
“When I received the call, I felt the same way I had when I exited the stadium at Wembley or Old Trafford. I thought, “We just signed the greatest player to ever play our game, beating out all the competitors.
After Messi revealed he was leaving Paris Saint-Germain, Beckham explained how he was able to land him.
Beckham stated, “It all started from a talk over a bottle of wine at dinner.
“I turn to Jorge, Lionel Messi’s father, and declare, “One day, Messi must to join our team. I believe that was when we first met. Those were ten years ago. So, it was constantly on my thoughts.
In September of this year, Beckham met up with the two in Barcelona undercover.
Beckham said, “We boarded a jet and travelled from London to Barcelona covertly.
“We broke into a hotel, met Jorge Messi, the agent and father of Lionel, and struck up a conversation. We would love for your son to play on our squad someday, was the only message. Leo would love to visit Miami someday, but we understand that he cannot do so right now.