Lionel Messi reveals origin of new Marvel superhero celebrations

<p>Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi has revealed the origin of his new Marvel superhero celebrations.</p>, <p>Recall that Messi recently surprised fans with an unusual celebration after scoring a goal in Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup win against Atlanta United.</p>, <p>The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner replicated Thor’s movement by attracting his hammera celebration that immediately took over social networks and went viral.</p>, <p>Also, in Inter Miami’s next game against Orlando City, Messi celebrated his goal by referencing Black Panther and the famous symbol of ‘Wakanda Forever’.</p>, <p>Similarly, in the game against Charlotte FC, the former Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona forward scored the fourth goal that sealed the victory for Inter Miami and celebrated it by making the iconic gesture of Spiderman pulling out a web.</p>, <p>Speaking with Miami Herald ahead of Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup final with Nashville SC on Sunday, Messi explained the reasons behind his new Marvel superhero celebrations, saying: “My three children are still on vacation, they have not started school yet, so every night we watch Marvel superhero movies.</p>, <p>“They came up with the idea and they asked me that every time I have a game and score a goal, do a Marvel superhero celebration.</p>, <p>“This is how it all started, and we continued with that ritual. Every time we saw a new movie, we would practice goal celebration. But I only do them for games at home, when the children are here, close to me, so we can share those moments.”</p>, <p>“When I see them in the stands, that is when I do them,” Messi added.</p>