Lionel Messi was mobbed by thousands of fans as he departed the Adidas store in Miami in a vicious scene.
The former FC Barcelona captain was filmed at a local Adidas score in Miami as the crowd waited outside wanting to take a picture with the seven times Ballon d’Or winner.
What happened to Lionel Messi?
The Argentine International was mobbed by thousands of fans at Adidas store in Maimi.
A large crowd gathered outside an Adidas store in Miami as Messi made his way around the city, as seen in a viral video.
Fans can be heard chanting his name in the background of the video as his wife Antonela Roccuzzo leads their children to the car.
Security ultimately got Messi inside the vehicle so he could head home, and a fan even jumped on him for a selfie.
Lionel Messi, the star player for Inter Miami, accidentally made a commotion on Lincoln Road when he stopped by an Adidas store and was mobbed by supporters.
Video of the event has since gone viral online, with viewers commenting on the Argentine’s meteoric rise to stardom.
Since the 36-year-old Messi arrived in the United States, the city of Miami has been consumed by Messi fever. And his visit to the Atheltic goods store encapsulates the city’s affection for the athlete like nothing else could.
The incident under discussion occurred on July 28 while the World Cup winner and his family were shopping at an Adidas store in South Beach.
The forward’s devoted following heard of his appearance and amassed in large numbers outside the shop upon hearing the news.
As seen in clips from the event, Messi and his family exited the store and were immediately surrounded by a group of screaming supporters. The Argentine left the store with his wife and three kids, thanks to the help of security operatives.
The man himself followed suit but was shortly encircled by fans with cameras who wanted to take pictures. The sheer number of people made it challenging for the family to get to their car. They were able to leave the area relatively quickly, which is good.
Lionel Messi with Inter Miami
The former Paris Saint Germain forward left the French powerhouse last season after the expiration of his contract and joined Inter Miami as a free agent.
The four times UEFA Champions League winner is comfortable in his new home at Inter Miami after a hot start with his new team following his departure from PSG.
The 36-year-old scored a spectacular goal off a free kick in the 92nd minute in his first game against Cruz Azul, giving him three goals for the season.
The great striker followed that up with a two-goal effort against Atlanta United, where he also contributed an assist in a 4-0 victory for his team.
The DRV PNK Stadium has seen a surge in attendance as fans flock to watch greatness, but many of them left in the second half of the game after Messi was substituted on Wednesday, 26th of July, 2023.
What’s next for Lionel Messi?
On the field, the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner will be in action for Inter Miami when they lock horns with Orlando City in the League Cup round of 16 on Wednesday, 2nd of August, 2023.
