"There's no way he does it again" - FIFA streamers ZwebackHD, Castro1021, and more react to Lionel Messi's stunning freekick

Football legend Lionel Messi continues to shine in the US, netting a brace in Inter Miami's recent match against FC Dallas. Trailing 4-3 in the Leagues Cup knockout match, Messi's stunning 85th-minute free-kick made it 4-4, and they went on to win the match on penalties. Naturally, this left the football community, including some of the biggest FIFA streamers, in awe.

Swiss-born Twitch streamer and YouTuber Ryan "ZwebackHD" expressed his astonishment on Twitter over Messi's recurring heroics, stating:

What did Castro1021 and others say about Lionel Messi's performance?

Lionel Messi's guidance and goal-scoring prowess have infused newfound energy into a struggling Inter Miami squad. Impressively, he has seven goals in just four matches since joining the team, marking a remarkable resurgence.

Certainly, for Americans, it's an absolute delight to witness the Argentinian in action. Mexican-American Twitch streamer and YouTuber Edwin "Castro1021" shared a picture on his Twitter, capturing a moment with his fiancée while attending an Inter Miami match in Texas. He posted:

What did the rest of the community say?

The little man's heroics garnered a flurry of reactions online, particularly from the footballing community. Here are some of the top reactions on Twitter:

Fans also shared clips of football legend David Beckham celebrating from the stands. For those unaware, David is part-owner of Inter Miami. Here is the post:

What other streamers have reacted to Messi's new club?

Lionel Messi's remarkable move to Inter Miami drew significant attention in early July. Notably, well-known YouTube streamer Darren "IShowSpeed" was present among the spectators during Messi's debut match.

Those acquainted with the streamer are aware of his strong admiration for Portuguese legend Cristiano Ronaldo. However, witnessing Messi's goal in his debut match led the streamer to don a jersey bearing the Argentine's name.

About the author

Shreyan is an esports and gaming journalist at Sportskeeda, focusing on streamer content. He holds a Master's degree in English Literature, and journalism was the most logical next step for him. Although titles like FIFA 08 and GTA San Andreas acted as the catalyst for his love of video games, the exponential growth of the streaming community also propelled his interest in the genre. He also has a prior work experience of 2 years.

Shreyan considers factual and accurate content to be the most important as a creator and a reader. He ensures this by double checking every piece of information in his articles and sourcing it from streamers directly rather than depend on third parties. His works have caught the attention of the heavyweights, with the PR team of Sidemen (a YouTube group he’s been following since his teenage days) and Chess.com reaching out to him for sending exclusive press releases.

Shreyan would love to drop into the virtual world of FIFA/EA FC and explore it further but, he would recommend playing Red Dead Redemption 2 to gaming skeptics for its top-tier gameplay, story and characters. During his downtime, he enjoys balancing his interests in reading, watching films and sports, and of course, playing video games.

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