Atlanta United participant Thiago Almada takes a free kick harking back to his Argentina teammate Lionel Messi in opposition to Portland at Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday.
Atalanta United have been main 1-0 within the recreation when the 21-year-old took the free kick. The purpose seemed a bit far out to be scored, nonetheless, as a clear strike from Almada’s proper boot meant Portland goalkeeper Aljaz Ivacic had no likelihood to react to the ball because it headed into the left nook.
“Direct to Puskás” have been the chants and feedback that circulated by way of social media after the stunner.
OMG Thiago Almada!
Full world strike. pic.twitter.com/cxnCYD0Rky
– Major League Soccer (@MLS) March 19, 2023
The purpose reminded everybody of Lionel Messi’s stunner in opposition to the United States from the 2016 Copa America semi-final in Houston. Messi took the free kick from equal vary and scored. However, the World Cup winner took his shot off the left foot.
RT in case you suppose that is the purpose #Messi He was the most effective of the nationwide staff in 2016 in opposition to USA https://t.co/UkilM5hUpp pic.twitter.com/Eod6B80aeR
– 🇦🇷 Argentina National Team ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) December 26, 2016
In addition to a spectacular free-kick, Almada added one other purpose late within the recreation so as to add extra distress for Portland. The hosts gained the match by a powerful margin of 5-1. With the win the staff climbed to the highest of the Eastern Conference standings after 4 days of the event, having collected three wins and one draw.
Almada was a part of the Argentina staff that gained the World Cup in Qatar. The South American facet had gained the trophy three months earlier on the day. In an exhilarating closing, Argentina defeated France 4–2 in a penalty shootout. Lionel Messi scored a brace within the closing.
Argentina gained its third World Cup and Messi gained his first World Cup.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
