Messi: US President Joe Biden ‘Lookalike’ Spotted Watching Inter Miami Superstar

Messi: US President Joe Biden ‘Lookalike’ Spotted Watching Inter Miami Superstar

Elijah Odetokun
updated at September 4, 2023 at 10:43 AM
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  • Lionel Messi's unbeaten start to life at Inter Miami continues with a win over LAFC
  • The California-based club had a long list of celebrities in attendance for the game
  • Fans thought they saw the American President Joe Biden in attendance at the game

Lionel Messi attracted a lot of celebrities at his latest game for Inter Miami against Los Angeles FC, but fans thought they had spotted the biggest one who went unnoticed.

Messi's brilliant start to life in the United States continues as he led Inter Miami to the home of MLS champions, LAFC in California and came out with all three points.

The Argentine failed to find the back of the net but assisted two goals for his former Barcelona teammate, Jordi Alba and Ecuadorian striker, Leonardo Campana.

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, Los Angeles FC, California.
Lionel Messi stands over a corner kick and fans have their phones out for pictures. Photo by Keith Birmingham.
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Tata Martino's team continues to strive for at least eighth position to make the playoffs, though they are 14th on the Eastern Conference table, having moved a spot higher from bottom.

Biden's lookalike spotted watching Messi

It was probably a game with the greatest number of celebrities in attendance since Messi's debut, which had LeBron James, Serena Williams, Tom Brady, and Kim Kardashian in attendance.

LAFC unveiled 39 notable personalities who were present at the BMO Stadium, including Selena Gomez, Prince Harry, Megan Markle, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Owen Wilson, per Sports Brief.

However, when Messi set up Alba to put Inter Miami 2-0 up, fans thought they had spotted American president Joe Biden in the director's box, kitted up in LAFC's attire, as shared on Twitter by FCBxSam.

The figure seen was not Biden but actor and LAFC co-owner, Will Ferrell. After the game, he was in a delightful mood, admitting there was nothing else like hosting the World Cup winner.

"There's really nothing quite like it. I've had people reaching out to me back in May...This is so cool for MLS, this is so cool for LAFC and the entire league, it's great!" Ferrell said via Goal.

Selena Gomez's message to Messi

Sports Brief reported that singer Selena Gomez sent a lovely message to Messi after watching the former Barcelona star live against MLS champions LAFC in California.

Selena was picked up by the cameras reacting passionately to Messi's missed chance in the 38th minute, and when he was quizzed about it, he simply said he loves Messi.

Piers Morgan questions Joe Biden

Sports Brief also reported on Piers Morgan questioning President Biden over his message to the USWNT after their elimination from the 2023 Women's World Cup.

The US leader claimed the country's female team had made the nation proud but the controversial and notably outspoken media personality strongly disagreed.

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Elijah Odetokun is Reuters-trained journalist with three years of experience having previously worked at Daily Times Nigeria, OmaSports and El Futbolero.