Lionel Messi's Bizarre Goal Celebration Vs. Spurs Explained

So, about Lionel Messi's celebration.

The Barcelona captain scored his sides third goal before adding a fourth in the 90th minute during their 4-2 victory versus Spurs in the Champions League.

Messi coolly slotted into the bottom corner with his trusted left peg and wheeled away in celebration by heading towards to the television cameras.

He then bobbled his head side-to-side before blowing a kiss to the camera.

Image: PA

Image: PA

Fans were confused, scratching their heads as they tried to figure out his celebration.

But Messi's celebration has since been explained. According to SPORT, it's a nod to his children.

"A goal that Leo Messi celebrated on this occasion in a very special and strange way. Messi started banging his head in front of the television camera. Then he released a kiss and made a signal with his fingers as if he were talking to two people. It was a message for his children, whom he always has in mind and dedicated the bullseye to them," the Spanish outlet explains.

Everyone seemed to love it.

Messi's two-goal outing was one of his best performances in a Barcelona shirt. He was majestic; creating and scoring goals.

The best ever?

Topics: Football News, Football, Barcelona, Lionel Messi

Nasir Jabbar

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