Lionel Messi has understandably taken the U.S. soccer world by storm.
The Argentinian superstar has played two games for new MLS squad Inter Miami, scoring three goals along the way. His most recent goal — part of a 4-0 Miami win over Atlanta United in the League’s Cup — was impressive.
With Miami up 1-0 after Messi notched the opening goal, the new addition dribbled through midfield and left a gorgeous ball for teammate Robert Taylor. With a brilliant touch, Taylor crossed it back into the box for Messi for the easy goal and the 2-0 lead.
Fans have poured into the stadium — ticket prices have shot up nearly 700% since he signed — and Pablo Torre was among them for Tuesday’s game against Atlanta.
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Taylor ➡️ Messi for his second of the night to double the lead in the 22nd minute 👏#MIAvATL | 2-0 pic.twitter.com/bVvzkLJdDA
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 26, 2023
But Torre didn’t see the second goal from the GOAT. He was getting chicken fingers. As a chicken tender enthusiast, I get it. It’s still hilarious, though. Torre went on the Dan LeBatard Show with Stugotz on Wednesday to talk about his culinary crisis, explaining how it came to that point.
Even though @PabloTorre, @MichaelRyanRuiz and @__ChrisCote were at Inter Miami's match last night, Pablo missed a Lionel Messi goal to eat chicken fingers instead…
"If you've seen one goal, you've seen 'em all. You're good." – @10DayTony
📺 https://t.co/WY0Aj2UY2z pic.twitter.com/N4rZpD0Puc
— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) July 26, 2023
The best part is there’s even footage of Torre returning from his errand for delicious tenders.
Here is Pablo appearing after the goal (lower right ) pic.twitter.com/IAX5T8W1Vl
— Charles Milian cmilian321 on Threads (@CharlesMilian) July 26, 2023
I hope the chicken tenders were delicious, but I’m sure there will be plenty more Messi goals to see in the coming season.