Watch Lionel Messi’s new ‘hold my beer’ celebration that Inter Miami chief David Beckham can’t get enough of
LIONEL MESSI’S new goal celebration had David Beckham grinning from ear to ear last night.
The Argentine superstar has enjoyed an incredible start to life at Inter Miami.
His stunning debut free-kick winner against Cruz Azul last Friday was always going to be tough to top in his sophomore outing.
But the 36-year-old gave it his best shot, inspiring what had previously been MLS’ worst team to a crushing 4-0 demolition of 2018 champions Atlanta United.
Messi scored twice within the opening 22 minutes of the contest.
And after one of his strikes, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner turned to owner Beckham.
He stopped dramatically, before outstretching his arm and cupping his fingers, in what has been dubbed his “hold my beer” celebration.
Messi held a dramatic pose before smiling at Becks.
And the former Manchester United and England star loved it, barely containing his grin.
Fans also adored Messi’s new celebration, with one writing: “You just gotta love this guy.”
A second tweeted: “this is the best celebration.”
And a third joked: “Messi holding Ronaldo’s world cup.”
Others likened the celebration to Darth Vader’s force choke.
One commented: “Hold my beer? I see Darth Vader.”
A second claimed: “Looks more like dark Vader using the force.”
Another quipped: “Darth Messi.”
After bagging his team’s first two goals, Messi helped tee up former non-league ace Robert Taylor on the stroke of half-time, before assisting the winger for another on 53 minutes.
Following the final whistle, Taylor gushed about his new team-mate: “He can do everything on the ball. He can keep it in tight spaces, and he makes the right decision 100 per cent of the time.
“Most of the time he’ll find one of his team-mates. He brings so much quality to the team, so much. I mean, he’s the best player in the world.
“This is what he does – he scores two goals, he scored last game, gets another assist. It’s a dream come true to play with him.”