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Mexican Fans in Uproar Over Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Celebration vs. Club America

Lionel Messi taunted Club América fans with his goal celebration in Inter Miami's first game of 2025. | David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Inter Miami faced Club América in a friendly over the weekend. Lionel Messi scored the Herons first goal of 2025, but it was his celebration that stole the headlines as he appeared to take a jab at Mexican fans.

Messi was booed incessantly by Club América fans who packed the stands of the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. When Messi scored in the 34th minute to bring the game level, he faced the América crowd and pointed to the name on the back of his shirt. Not done with the celebration, Messi then proceeded to once again turn towards the fans, point to himself and put up three fingers in the air, then, he pointed towards the fans and held up a zero with his hand.

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