Lionel Messi Is Channeling Marvel Superhero With New Goal Celebration for Inter Miami

The soccer superstar knows his audience, at home and in the United States.

Since arriving in the United States for the next phase of his career, Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi has embraced wholesale the idea of America. The Argentinian luminary has shopped at Publix and posed with American superstars, all while commanding the kind of salary received for the best of the best.

Now, he can check a new red, white and blue box off his list: Interfacing with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Friday night, Messi's wife Antonela Roccuzzo seemed to indicate that his new goal celebration was meant to resemble Thor—a favorite superhero of the couple's three sons.

Messi is already the owner of three goals in just two games with Inter Miami, having netted a brace in a 4–0 Leagues Cup win over Atlanta United Tuesday.

Antonela confirmed Messi’s celebration was referring to Thor. pic.twitter.com/wKvrbYcj2n

— Messi Tribute (@MessiTribute) July 29, 2023

Thor, based on the Norse god of thunder, is an American creation, having been introduced by Jack Kirby, Stan Lee and Larry Lieber in the summer of 1962.

Messi will return in Issue No. 3 of his Inter Miami stint on Wednesday, in a Leagues Cup Round of 32 matchup against an opponent to be determined.