Fact Check: Did Lionel Messi Troll Opponent After Scoring Against Atlanta? Watch Inter Miami Captain’s Cheeky Hand Gesture

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Fact Check: Did Lionel Messi Troll Opponent After Scoring Against Atlanta? Watch Inter Miami Captain’s Cheeky Hand Gesture — Photo credit: Sunday Guardian

Lionel Messi grabbed the headlines for his brilliance in front of goal and a cheeky celebration during Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory over Atlanta United in Major League Soccer (MLS). The Argentine superstar scored twice, but his gesture towards an opposition defender became a talking point among football fans.

The incident involved Atlanta United defender Junior Alonso. Messi appeared to mock the Paraguayan after beating him during a decisive attacking move. The gesture seemed to suggest that Alonso was still spinning after struggling to cope with the forward’s footwork.

Did Lionel Messi Troll Junior Alonso?

Fact check: Could be true; reports indicate that Messi’s gesture was a deliberate dig at Alonso. According to Argentine sports outlet TyC Sports, the exchange was linked to an earlier confrontation between the two players.

Originally published by Sunday Guardian on Oct 18, 2026 Read the full article at sundayguardianlive.com

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