Lionel Messi displayed his skills when Inter Miami played Universitario in an exciting international friendly match in Lima, Peru. Messi was in excellent physical shape and kept entertaining spectators with his football skills as he played just over 70 minutes.
Argentine football has long been admired in Peru, where many supporters show unmatched enthusiasm for Messi. The country having the largest fan following for the worldwide icon, aside from his native country and Barcelona, is Peru. Every time Messi has shown up to play in a World Cup qualifying match, he has been met with tremendous ovation. This was especially true for the World Cup winning team, which has a unique reputation in the nearby nation.
This show of love was evident on Wednesday night when the whole stadium burst into applause for the superstar. Messi was eager to get on the field, welcome the officials, and enjoy the first round of applause from the crowd, who that evening were anything but competitors.
Messi’s recent encounter with Club América, in which he encountered an unwelcoming reaction from Mexican supporters, contrasts sharply with this cordial reception. The six-time Ballon d’Or winner, however, answered on the field with his signature flair and talent, proving once more why he is considered the world’s best player.