Lionel Messi scored a brace on his first start for Inter Miami; however, his son is in the limelight on Twitter for mocking a US billionaire. After the match between Inter Miami and Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup, Thiago Messi was caught on camera with a rather unusual walking style.
The video started racking up views as fans quickly made the connection with the executive chairman of WWE, Vince McMahon. In the video, Thiago was seen walking similar to the iconic style of Vince McMahon.
The ‘McMahon Strut’ has been used by the chairman every time he makes his way to the ring in WWE. Over the years, the strut has become a part of the identity of the Business Tycoon.
تياغو ميسي 😂💜 pic.twitter.com/6VBzmTaFIs
— Messi Xtra (@M30Xtra) July 26, 2023
In the comments, some sections of fans suggested that Thiago is mocking the chairman of the WWE with the strut, while others argued that the kid is just walking in a funny way like any other normal kid. WWE has been popular among kids in the USA, and maybe Thiago is joining the fandom since his father’s move to Miami.
The “Vince McMahon strut” has been popularized in the culture lately, as athletes have been seen in various sports using this strut to celebrate on the field.
UFC fighter Conor McGregor is also known for using a strut known as the ‘Billy Strut,‘ which has increased the popularity of using a strut to express yourself on the field of action.
It has been speculated that Messi’s kids inspire some of his celebrations, so we never know, we might see Lionel Messi use “the McMahon strut” to celebrate goals in the upcoming matches of Inter Miami.
Thiago Messi entertains fans with impressive skills
Thiago Messi’s strut wasn’t the only thing that entertained fans after Inter Miami’s match. The 10-year-old showcased some impressive skills post-match, leaving some fans wanting more.
Thiago was caught on camera juggling the ball with ease on the field. After 5-6 kick-ups, he turned around and proceeded to nutmeg a bystander kid who tried to take the ball away from him.
El caño de Thiago Messi pic.twitter.com/EmCoCexZMt
— Juan Lagares (@Juan__Lagares) July 26, 2023
The skills were met with cheers from the crowd, as fans loved the post-match show from another member of the Messi family. The Inter Miami vs Atlanta United match was a 2-in-1 deal for soccer fans. Lionel Messi took center stage during the game with a brace and an assist, while his son was in the limelight with the post-match entertainment.