Lionel Messi, the new Inter Miami superstar, showed his compassionate side as he comforted DJ Khaled’s crying son during a match.
Walking out with six-year-old Asahd as the mascot, Messi held his hand, but the noise in the DRV PNK Stadium seemingly overwhelmed the young boy, causing him to burst into tears.
Messi immediately checked on Asahd and during the pre-match lineup, the World Cup winner placed his reassuring hands on the child’s shoulders.
It was a touching moment, and DJ Khaled, who is a father of three, clearly appreciated Messi’s kind and encouraging gesture towards his son.
Messi’s impact in Florida goes beyond his on-field performances and celebrity status, as he showed his fatherly kindness in this heartwarming incident.
DJ Khaled said: “I’m so proud of my son! Bless @leomessi!!!”
Plenty of other fans hailed the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner for his classy touch.
One said: “He’s the Goat, a great father, a lovely man. Messi is just perfect.”
Another wrote: “A kind attitude GOAT.”
A third added: “This is the reason why we call him GOAT.”
And a fourth wrote: “Ruthless as a player, softie as a person.”
Messi proved that ruthless streak on the pitch once the game got underway.
Just a few days on from his match-winning 94th-minute free-kick on his debut, the former Barcelona legend followed it up with two goals inside the first 22 minutes against Atlanta.
He then added two assists for Robert Taylor as Inter Miami ran out 4-0 winners in the Leagues Cup in front of a host of celebrities.
DJ Khaled was joined by Diddy and Camila Cabello while Rauw Alejandro and Ray Allen were also in attendance.
