Messi scores after 80 seconds, 'capturing the hearts' of Beijing fans

Chinese fans have been going crazy over the appearance of the Argentine team in the capital of the world's most populous country in recent days. They are passionately "hunting" for the biggest star of the world champion team, captain Lionel Messi, with a desire to see this superstar "in the flesh" on the streets and on the field.

Messi fever among Chinese girls and boys

All over Beijing only one shirt number 10

Scams such as the "Dinner and photo with Lionel Messi" service costing more than 40,000 USD, or fake VIP tickets to watch Messi and his teammates play football costing thousands of USD... appeared before the match between Argentina and Australia at the "Bird's Nest" stadium.

Black market tickets were selling for as much as $671, but there were no spares left and there were almost no seats left in the stadium hours before kickoff.

Attitude of personality worship, love of heroes

The admiration for superstar Lionel Messi from Chinese fans was truly deserved when, after just 80 seconds, the striker, who has won 7 Golden Balls, curled a shot from just outside the penalty area, defeating Australian goalkeeper Matt Ryan to open the score.

This is the fastest goal in Lionel Messi's career among the more than 100 goals he has scored for Argentina and countless other goals at club level.

Messi scores fastest goal of his career

After this goal, which could be considered a masterpiece, Messi had two more scoring opportunities but failed to take advantage of them. However, the impressive performance of this superstar with his dedicated attitude and ability on the field made Chinese fans "eyes wide open, mouths wide open" with his talent.

Messi's performance surprised fans

The Australian team refused to give up after conceding the goal and fought back fiercely, almost equalizing in the first half if it weren't for the brilliance of goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez and the help of the crossbar and goalpost of the Argentine goal.

Messi conquers fans in the stands and Australian opponents on the field

In the second half, Messi still coordinated on the left wing with Rodrigo de Paul and Argentina's number 7 crossed the ball beautifully for German Pezzella to head the ball into the Australian net in the 68th minute. Argentina won 2-0 overall against Australia and will wait a few days to appear in Jakarta to play a friendly match with Indonesia.

Fans are fascinated with all images and items related to Messi

Crazy fan wants to be Messi's teammate on the field

Unfortunately, Southeast Asian fans will not be able to see Messi show off his skills as he has to return to the US to complete some procedures with his new home club Inter Miami.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/the-thao/messi-ghi-ban-sau-80-giay-don-tim-nguoi-ham-mo-bac-kinh-2023061608103219.htm