After Messi scored a goal at the start of the match for Inter Miami, Ilenic equalized in the first half when his team drew 2-2 in his first match of MLS season on Sunday. In his celebration, the 20 -year -old copied Ronaldo's famous gesture “Siu” before the eyes of Messi, a long -standing rival of the Portuguese hero.
Ilenic was very happy with him after making a provocation in front of Messi as he explained his love for the former striker of Real Madrid and Manchester United, 40 years old.
A CR7 fan
“About the celebration, I am a big fan of Cristiano, to be honest“He said after the match. “” It was my dream: to do it in front (Lionel) Messi. I would say it also shows my confidence and I am great, super glad it happened today. »»
The NYCFC took the advantage 10 minutes after the start of the second period, but Messi helped save the Herons in the stoppage. Messi was then seen in full arbitrator with the referee and caught one of the NYCFC coaches by the neck in a fiery end of the match.
Messi scored the only goal of the match when his team beat Sporting Kansas City in the first leg of the Champions Cup this week, and hopes to propel his team to the next round when they meet again on Tuesday.
