Lionel Messi hailed for 'humility' after he gives up chance to take penalty
Lionel Messi extended his Inter Miami goal tally to five goals in three games on Wednesday night with another superb performance.remains clinical in front of goal, he still possess a selfless side to his game.Credit: @M10GOAT TwitterCredit: @M10GOAT TwitterMiami beat Orlando City 3-1 to take them through to the last 16 of the Leagues Cup, with the ArgentineHis first goal in the game came after just seven minutes, a sumptuous chest and volley finish inside the area.
However, instead of stepping up to the spot like he has done on 140 previous occasions, he opted to hand the ball to Josef Martinez. The striker had yet been able to score since Messi's arrival but he took his chance this time and slotted in to give Miami the lead again. Messi's teamwork was clear to see once again and fans on Twitter loved it, with one saying: "He's a GOAT because he understands that he needs his teammates more than he needs personal goal record."
"Imagine! Messi would have scored three but he allows his teammate to score. Only Messi," added another.
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