Lionel Messi created a buzz among all after scoring his 600th goal for Barcelona during the first leg of the semi-final against Liverpool. With Messi’s two goals in the match, Barca also defeated Liverpool 3-0. Messi’s milestone invited sharp reactions from everyone, be it fans, viewers or commentators.
A video of the match commentators Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand went viral on social media after they both were seen celebrating Messi’s 600th feat. Both the commentators went crazy after Messi converted the free kick to goal in style. Have a look.
Reaction when #Messi hits his 600th goal for @FCBarcelona… u have to get excited! Wow 💥⚽️ ps. Get the sound on 🔊 #barcalfc #UCL pic.twitter.com/PlgFtZJvHF
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) May 1, 2019
Some videos of the stadium crowds are also doing the rounds on social media. After Messi hit the goal, almost everyone sitting on the ground started celebrating and a craziness rocked the stadium. Have a look.
That freekick from Messi pic.twitter.com/k2vuVDJtiT
— Joi (@wnizzul) May 2, 2019
Some guy in my chat had this view of the Messi Free kick what 😮😮😮 pic.twitter.com/EnNHWVDpmY
— — (@CFCAtticus) May 1, 2019
This view of the Messi free kick goal is simply breathtaking. 😍 pic.twitter.com/3AP6FjfXSn
— World Cup (@FlFAWC2018) May 1, 2019
Even people on Twitter were full of praises for Messi, calling him a legend. Have a look at reactions on Twitter.
OH MY 🤯😂
LIONEL MESSI YOU ARE NOT FROM THIS EARTH!!!!!
What a way to score your 600th goal for Barcelona 🔥🔥🔥
We are not worthy. pic.twitter.com/9QTZ0iycSH
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 1, 2019
Been a minute since I’ve made an artwork for this genius.
600 goals, and what a way to bring it up, that free kick was other worldly. 👏 #messi @TeamMessi @FCBarcelona #messi600 pic.twitter.com/tUUcFspNSI
— BossLogic (@Bosslogic) May 2, 2019
Finally I just have to like this Magician Messi…. He is indeed the ultimate #BARLIV #BarçaLFC #BillyNaTricky #UCL #Messi pic.twitter.com/P27ZpuC4oX
— Mama’s Finest™🇰🇪 (@ndiema002_) May 2, 2019
Brilliant use of Physics. Messi the Messiah.. pic.twitter.com/Kt4dljOvKZ
— Hawk-Eye (@BlitzkriegKK) May 2, 2019
Messi is to football, what Tiger woods is to Golf, what Michael Jordan was basketball, What Ali was to Boxing. This tweet is not debatable!
— African (@ali_naka) May 2, 2019
What a match… #Barca Vs #Liverpool 3-0
Messi…God of the game.. 😘😘 pic.twitter.com/kyONyxk37v— Faith_Modiyil (@FModiyil) May 2, 2019
Bend it like Messi. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ppiq2j2Lt1
— Ebrahim (@EbrahIMred) May 2, 2019