Messi: Fans React to Him Watching Inter Miami Hours After Playing for Argentina: “He Loves the Team”

• Lionel Messi scored twice as Argentina beat Peru in the World Cup qualifiers
• He immediately flew back to the United States to watch Inter Miami play Charlotte FC
• Fans were in awe of this gesture and praised his love for the club after a long flight

Lionel Messi is receiving praise from fans on social media after he was spotted in the stands watching Inter Miami draw 2-2 against Charlotte FC despite playing for Argentina hours prior.

Messi played two games for Argentina during the international break, including 90 minutes against Peru, his first start since the 1-0 victory over Ecuador in September.

He scored twice against Peru to give his country victory and help them maintain their perfect start to the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, with four wins out of four.

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As seen in a video recirculated on social media by Inter Miami FC Hub, the Argentine was in the stands at the DRV PNK Stadium to watch his team hours after playing in Peru.

According to Travel Math, the trip is 4,197 kilometres long and has a flight time of five hours and 43 minutes on average for a commercial airliner from Lima, Peru, to Miami, Florida.

The gesture was praised by fans who applauded his love for the club.

@johnpeter99 tweeted:

''Wow, this man has no flaws.''

@FredHabib1 wrote:

''He’s such a team player, that’s why he’s the GOAT.''

@Simplisticqtt wrote:

''He could've stayed at home, but he still came to support his team—the Greatest of all time.''

As seen in a video shared by journalist Jose Armando, he was the last to leave the stadium after the game ended. Head coach Tata Martino confirmed he would be assessed to see if he can play on Saturday.

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Sports Brief also reported that Inter Miami player, DeAndre Yedlin rated Messi's first season at the club after their playoff hopes were dashed against Cincinnati.

The American defender acknowledged winning a trophy for the first time in the club's history but admitted it could have ended better and that they won't see it as a success.