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Fans have taken to social media to react to the news that a Lionel Messi skin will be added to the popular online video game Fortnite. The Argentine legend is one of the most followed athletes on the planet and his popularity in America has surged since his move to MLS club Inter Miami in 2023.
The eight-time Ballon d'Or holder will join celebrity athletes like LeBron James, Patrick Mahomes, and even his former teammate at Barcelona, Neymar, in the game.
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Messi's fans reacted to the news on social media platform X after it was shared by TheEuropeanLad. One user wrote:
"No way we are getting a ghost skin."
Another post read:
"I will buy, don’t care how much will cost."
Another fan wrote:
"I will be buying this."
Another post read:
"we weren't called "the guy from fortnite" at 37"
Another fan post read:
"Messi found his level...Fortnite unlocks Humble Skin... Finally"
A user asked:
"I thought they already added a goat as a skin?"
Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to play the opening game of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will open the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium on June 15, 2025. The MLS franchise will face African giants Al-Ahly from Egypt and will be keen to mark their debut in the competition with a strong performance.
The Herons qualified for the tournament on the back of a strong MLS campaign, where they won the Supporters' Shield. The Miami-based franchise was led to glory by their Argentine talisman, who bagged 23 goals and 13 assists in 25 matches.
Lionel Messi is no stranger to the competition, having taken part in and won three previous editions before its expanded format. The World Cup-winning superstar has an impressive record in the competition, bagging five goals and one assist in five games at the FIFA Club World Cup.
Inter Miami will hope Messi can help them put up a strong showing at the tournament, starting with an impressive display against their African opponents.
