Watch: Lionel Messi steps on Barcelona's jersey as he moves out of the team tunnel

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner footballing icon Lionel Messi was recently spotted stepping on his former club's jersey as he led his club, Inter Miami, out of the team tunnel.

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Messi steps on Barcelona Jersey

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi was spotted accidentally stepping on a Barcelona jersey thrown by a fan who attempted to get the star's attention.

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Lionel Messi was back with the Herons in the playing XI. He was also among the scoresheets as the Shield winners went on to beat Atlanta United 2-1. However, Lionel Messi made the headlines prior to the start of the fixture when cameras caught him stepping on his former club's jersey.

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Lionel Messi accidentally stepped on Barcelona's jersey 

Lionel Messi left Barcelona in 2019 after spending almost two decades with the Catalan club. He remains the all-time highest goal scorer for Barcelona, having netted 672 goals in 728 appearances across club competitions. He has also won all the major club trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, four times. In 2019, Messi left Barcelona and moved to Ligue One club Paris Saint-Germain. In 2022, Messi bid farewell to Parc des Princes and signed with MLs club Inter-Miami. Fans expect to see the world cup winner defend his crown at the next FIFA World Cup in 2026.

 

Messi may feel quite embarrassed once he discovers the jersey he stepped on while entering the pitch through the team tunnel. The 37-year-old has openly expressed that Barcelona continues to hold a special place in his heart, and he looks forward to returning to Catalunya with his family once his time at Inter Miami concludes.

Inter-Miami currently sits at the top of the Major League Soccer standings with 10 points in four matches. The Herons will return to the pitch on March 22nd when Javier Mascherano's side will clash against second-placed Philadelphia at Chase Stadium.

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