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Why did Messi celebrate the Iron Man in the game against Inter Miami?

Lionel Messi celebrated his game-winning goal on Saturday evening with another Marvel Universe celebration that quickly went viral.

Messi scored in the 67th minute of Inter Miami's 1-1 draw with Charlotte FC, then placed his hands palms down at his side and began lifting his heels – to take off, just like he did with the Iron Man.

The Marvel character-inspired celebrations began during Messi's first season at Inter Miami a year ago and continued on Saturday. He looked at his children in the stands at Chase Stadium as he made the Iron Man gesture.

Previously, Messi celebrated goals by reaching for them Thor's hammerHe crossed his arms over his chest the black panther and the shooting of nets like Spider-Man.