Lionel Messi’s Wife Explains His New Celebration After Perfect Start to MLS Life, Video

• Lionel Messi's new celebration in the Major League has created a buzz online
• The gesture was initially thought to be for Inter Miami's co-owner, David Beckham
• However, Messi's wife's Instagram post has suggested that it was for their kids

Lionel Messi's wife, Antonella Roccuzzo, has appeared to shed light on the new celebration he used on his first start for Inter Miami.

Messi lasted close to 80 minutes as he helped his new team beat Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup on July 25. The Argentine scored two goals and assisted another in the 4-0 rout.

That performance came hot on the heels of the sublime free kick he took on his debut against Cruz Azul in stoppage time.

During the game against Atlanta, Messi debuted a new celebration when he appeared to use a comic book gesture towards David Beckham. However, a new set of photos, backed by his wife's subtle Instagram story, has lifted the lid on what the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was trying to pull off.

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What Messi's celebration meant

Rocuzzo shared Messi's celebration with the word 'Thorsday' loosely translated from 'Thursday.' Thor Odinson is a famous fictional character in Marvel Universe.

Messi looked at where his family was and put on a serious face, imitating when Thor reaches for a hammer. His sons smiled back, seemingly appreciating the gesture.

The celebration was initially thought to be aimed at Beckham, with the Inter-Miami co-owner caught smiling Messi's way. It would be interesting to see if the former Paris Saint-Germain star will be using the same celebration in his subsequent games.

World records held by Messi

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Messi holding numerous Guinness World Records and how the Inter Miami star is expected to earn more before he retires.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner has already bagged 34 trophies and titles at the club level, making him one of the most decorated footballers ever.

Internationally, Messi has won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the Copa América, and the CONMEBOL titles, and he also has seven entries in the Guinness Book.