A Clever Sign to Catch Messi’s Attention

Before Saturday’s clash between Toronto FC and Inter Miami, one fan decided to get creative to draw the attention of Lionel Messi. Outside the stadium, as the Florida team’s bus arrived, the young supporter held up a sign with a message that quickly went viral:

“If you love Antonela, please throw us your jersey.”

The phrase, directed at the Argentine star, aimed to put him in a playful — and slightly compromising — position to secure one of the most coveted shirts in world football.

Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo are one of the most popular and influential couples in sports. With millions of social media followers and a spotless public image, they’ve even starred in joint advertising campaigns, including their recent collaboration with Adidas. It’s no surprise that a fan decided to “invoke” Antonela to catch the World Cup winner’s attention.

No Jersey Swap After a Frustrating Draw

In the end, the emotional “bargain” didn’t work. During and after the match, Messi wasn’t seen throwing any jerseys into the crowd.

The game ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving Inter Miami frustrated as they were hoping to collect three points in their MLS campaign.

The packed crowd around the Argentine star also made it difficult for him to spot individual signs. Even so, the fan’s witty idea didn’t go unnoticed on social media, where many praised the creativity and cheekiness of the message.

Another Example of the Messi Phenomenon

This scene is yet another reminder of the massive pull that Lionel Messi has wherever he goes. Regardless of the country or opponent, there are always fans willing to go the extra mile to get a piece of his legacy.

And while this time there was no jersey giveaway, the story of the supporter who used Antonela in his clever plan will remain one of the season’s most amusing anecdotes in MLS.