In case you didn’t know, Giannis Antetokounmpo is a big soccer guy. This is exactly why the Milwaukee Bucks superstar was extremely excited when the great Lionel Messi took his talents to the United States in a big-money move to Inter Miami.
Be that as it may, Giannis is clearly going to be cheering against the Argentine in the upcoming Leagues Cup Final.
Giannis Antetokounmpo Fulfills Oath to Lionel Messi
While he may have a lot of respect for Messi and Inter Miami, Giannis’ loyalty lies with Nashville SC. When Messi arrived in America back in June, Antetokounmpo promised that Nashville would be hosting Miami come the Leagues Cup Final. Well, Giannis’ bold prediction came true on Tuesday after Nashville defeated Monterrey 2-0 in the Semi-final to book a title match against Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday.
Giannis just had to gloat as he flexed the accuracy of his fearless forecast:
I told you I’ll see in Nashville!! Let’s go @NashvilleSC #Finals🏆 https://t.co/prg1ejsH6N
— Giannis Antetokounmpo (@Giannis_An34) August 16, 2023
You have to give credit to the Bucks talisman for calling it correctly. You can be sure that Giannis won’t be cheering for Lionel Messi on Sunday, though.
Lionel Messi Fans React to Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Warning
Simply put, Lionel Messi is the GOAT. Given his stature, it comes as no surprise that a myriad of his faithful supporters decided to clap back at Giannis’ bold warning ahead of the Leagues Cup Final:
You are going down! THE GOAT IS HERE FOR ANOTHER 🏆
— ⚽ (@barcastat) August 16, 2023
— Saud (@i6rlv) August 16, 2023
Giannis you are going down with Nashville. Nothing but Messi's next victim. pic.twitter.com/pBS2PQnQ8u
— FCB Albiceleste (@FCBAlbiceleste) August 16, 2023
You will see him winning his first trophy on US soil.
Complete the sentence, man.
— The Gift of Magi (@khulla_sahi) August 16, 2023
Messi will cook your team
— اسامه #بطل العالم (@4OMESSI) August 16, 2023
I'm sorry giannis.. your road ends here pic.twitter.com/bOf8WsC7QP
— ³⁴ (@BucksWorld_) August 16, 2023
That last tweet even came from a Giannis fan, as made evident by his Twitter handle and his profile picture. However, even this particular Antetokounmpo supporter is adamant that Nashville SC is in serious trouble as Lionel Messi looks to bag his first-ever piece of silverware just a couple of months after landing in the United States.
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