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Lionel Messi Offers Four-Word Response to Barcelona’s La Liga Title Triumph

SI·James Cormack·21 days ago
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Barcelona claimed their 29th La Liga crown on Sunday night, and their greatest ever player, Lionel Messi, took to social media to congratulate his former club with a simple message: “Campeones!!! Visca el Barça!!!” Barça were able to clinch the title by beating Clásico rivals Real Madrid at Camp Nou, extending their winning run in the top flight to 11 games. A sensational Marcus Rashford free kick set the hosts on their way against a Madrid team merely focussed on not brawling one another, then Ferran Torres rounded off a flowing team move to double Barça’s lead in the first half. Dani Olmo’s flick, which presented Torres with a glorious opening, was Messi-esque, and the Argentine was doubtless tuned in to Sunday’s ongoings in Catalonia after dazzling in Inter Miami‘s 4–2 victory over Toronto FC the previous day. The reigning MLS Cup holders sit third in the Eastern Conference, having won half of their first 12 games. Messi, meanwhile, has 12 goal contributions in 11 outings, including nine goals.…

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