INTER MILAN fans left the stadium in droves the moment Lionel Messi was subbed off against Atlanta United.
The superstar scored twice and grabbed an assist to continue his electric start in MLS.
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Inter Miami fans poured out of the stadium after Lionel Messi was subbed against AtlantaCredit: Twitter @M30Xtra
Timelapse video of Inter Miami fans pouring out of the DRV PNK after Messi subs off in 77th minute. The downside of GOAT Watching. 🐐pic.twitter.com/cYB4u42Fcj
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) July 26, 2023
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Messi scored twice in the matchCredit: Getty
Messi previously wowed the crowd, including David Beckham, by scoring a last-minute free-kick on his debut to beat Cruz Azul.
Fans showed their adoration for Messi and packed out the DRVPNK stadium for the visit of Atlanta to catch a glimpse of the 36-year-old.
But it seems Messi was the sole reason many attended, as the stadium quickly emptied following his substitution after 77 minutes.
Footage showed thousands of fans all heading for the exit with the three points already wrapped up.
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Inter Miami won 4-0 to make it two out of two wins since Messi’s arrival.
One fan left his seat and invaded the pitch in an attempt to greet Messi as he headed for the dugout.
Security intervened to prevent the supporter from achieving his goal of taking a selfie with the World Cup winner.
Messi has had an eventful start to life at Inter Miami as even his unveiling was overshadowed by thunderstorms.
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He also had to comfort DJ Khaled’s son as he was reduced to tears while acting as a mascot ahead of the game against Atlanta.
But the Argentine has received a warm welcome and appears to get on very well with Beckham, who he reduced to fits of laughter with one of his celebrations.
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