The ghost of Jordi Alba was there!
Lionel Messi's Uncharacteristic Error
Lionel Messi found himself trending for an unusual reason following Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Austin. The legendary forward produced a rare misplaced pass that left fans convinced he was still looking for his retired former team-mate Jordi Alba.
A Career-Defining Moment of Lapse
In a career defined by surgical passing and unparalleled vision, Messi was in the spotlight for the wrong reasons after Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with the side from Texas. During the clash at the Nu Stadium, the legendary forward suffered a momentary lapse when he released a ball down the left flank into completely empty space.
- Inter Miami drew 2-2 with Austin
- Messi's misplaced pass sparked speculation about his former team-mate Jordi Alba
- The incident occurred at the Nu Stadium
As Messi looked to spark an attack, he played a weighted ball toward the touchline expecting an overlapping run that never came. The ball rolled harmlessly out of play while his team-mates looked on in confusion.
Reaction and Context
The incident has gone viral, with fans and pundits alike questioning whether Messi was still adjusting to life without his former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba and Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi are no longer teammates with Jordi Alba.
