Lionel Messi Makes First Appearance at NBA Game as Miami Heat Lost to Boston Celtics in Playoffs

• Lionel Messi watched his first NBA game since moving to Miami
• The former Barcelona star watched the Miami Heat vs Celtics
• The Boston Celtics defeated the Heat in Game 4 of the playoffs

Lionel Messi was at the Kaseya Arena to support the Miami Heat in the NBA Playoffs Game 4 clash against the Boston Celtics.

The Inter Miami star alongside teammates Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets and Luis Suarez took time off their busy schedule to watch the former NBA champions.

Despite the presence of Messi, the Miami Heat fell short after losing 88-102 as the Celtics took a 3-1 lead in the series.

In a video shared on social media, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner received a rapturous welcome as fans of the Miami Heat acknowledged his presence.

Before his visit to the Kaseya Arena, Messi and Suarez starred as Inter Miami thumped New England Revolution 4-1 in the Major League Soccer to go top of the Eastern Conference table, as reported by USA Today.

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The former Barcelona forward is hoping to lead Inter Miami to MLS success after joining the club last year, where he won the Leagues Cup.

Messi is revered around the world and is considered by many the greatest footballer of all-time after winning eight Ballon d'Or titles.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that American socialite Kim Kardashian disclosed her admiration for Argentina superstar Lionel Messi after he joined MLS side Inter Miami.

With pride and enthusiasm, the businesswoman joined a tall list of celebrities supporting Inter Miami following the arrival of the ex-Barcelona star.

As a property owner in Miami, the reality TV star enjoys the advantage of being able to see the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner up close practically whenever she desires.

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Sports Brief also reported that Lionel Messi surpassed his rival Cristiano Ronaldo after another beautiful performance for Inter Miami in Major League Soccer.

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Messi continued with his trend of scoring or assisting in every club game he has played this season. The Argentine chipped in with a brace of goals and assists as they thumped the New England Revolution 4-1 at the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough.

Tomas Chancalay opened the scoring for the hosts with less than a minute on the clock. Messi, however, responded in the 32nd minute after he was put through on goal by Robert Taylor.