Sergio Aguero’s reaction to former Argentina teammate Lionel Messi has gone viral.
The Argentina national team teammates played together for numerous years and won the Copa America together in 2021.
Aguero, a Manchester City star, retired from football later that year due to health concerns, barely six months after joining Messi’s boyhood club Barcelona.
They never got to play together at club level, and Messi currently plays for MLS team Inter Miami outside of Europe.
He’s made an immediate impact in the United States, recently guiding David Beckham’s side to their first-ever League Cup victory.
Messi scored after 23 minutes, but Nashville equalized later in the game, sending the game to penalties.
The 36-year-old is no stranger to shootouts, having won the World Cup with Argentina in the same manner in Qatar.
He took the opening shot and converted comfortably, and Miami went on to win the game 9-10 on penalties.
A fan shared a video of Messi’s old teammate Sergio Aguero reacting to the victory on social media.
He rejoiced after the final penalty was saved, demonstrating the pair’s healthy friendship.
Other fans praised the enthusiasm, with one saying, “Friendship goals.” “I love seeing legends support one another.”
“Aguero has always been a genuine one,” said another.
Messi’s contract in America runs until 2025, and his presence is already having a significant impact on the sport’s appeal in a country that will host the World Cup in 2026.
It’s natural that the Argentine chose to play for Inter Miami, which is owned by Beckham, whose entrance to MLS in 2007 was vital in the country’s progress.
In his illustrious career, Messi has now won 44 major awards. On Thursday, he and Inter will face FC Cincinnati in the US Open Cup semi-finals.