Lionel Messi's son's celebration is ruling the internet: Here's why
What's the story
Lionel Messi is one of the GOATs of modern football, and it is signified by his flawless nature of gameplay, while his records speak for himself. Meanwhile, what also enchants the fans is his goal celebration technique, which is as cool as it looks. While many relish his celebration, his son Mateo seems to have already mastered the celebration, as he rules the internet.
The celebration
Messi's wife shares a video of Mateo celebrating a free-kick
Messi's wife Antonella Roccuzzo has recently shared a video on her Instagram handle, where Mateo is seen scoring from an impressive free-kick and imitating Messi's celebration. "Happy Birthday, My Love. Just wish you to be happy all your life and never stop being that cute character that makes our lives happy. Four years old. WE LOVE YOU MATU," wrote Antonella in her post.
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Mateo scores impressive free-kick, followed by epic celebration
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Fans flood the internet in awe of Mateo's celebration
As Antonella posted the video, it went viral in no time, as fans flooded the internet with wishes for Mateo on his birthday, asides hoping that he could become like his father someday.
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Perfect celebration, but funny
This is messi's son mateo celebrating😂😂😂😂😂👇👇👇👇 very funny pic.twitter.com/zosGaOUZLz
— Eric Kabanda (@EricKabanda2) September 12, 2019
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Mateo deserves a cheer from Barca fans
Happy 4th birthday to Mateo Messi 🎉
— Frenkie Chief 🇳🇱 (@FrenkieStats) September 11, 2019
His hilarious actions are one of the few things that cheer up a Barca fan nowadays.
The Legend, The Icon.
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This guy just had his day made
Mateo Messi imitating his dad’s goal celebration is exactly what I needed today
— Riyaad, (@RiyaadRajah) September 11, 2019
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Messi's status
Messi currently nursing calf injury
As of now, Messi is nursing a calf injury, which has put him on the bench, while he is yet to feature in a match for Barcelona this season. Meanwhile, Barca have played four matches, where they have scripted two wins, along with a draw and a loss, while they are placed fourth in the table for now, with seven points.
Messi leaving!
Messi could leave Barca at the end of the season
Meanwhile, a recent news also rattled Barca fans when club president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirmed that a clause in Messi's contract could allow him to leave the club at the end of the ongoing season. However, he also affirmed that neither he, nor the club officials are worried about Messi's future and everyone is staying calm for now.