![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/messi-in-cheat-storm-after-last-gasp-free-kick-as-icon-has-mls-debut-postponed/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/AH-OFF-PLATFORM-MESSI-BALL-MOVE.jpg&description=messi situation Published : 21:53, 9 Aug 2023 Updated : 21:53, 9 Aug 2023 LIONEL MESSI is at the centre of a stunning "CHEAT" storm. The football superstar, 36, has had an electric start to life in America after scoring seven goals in four games. 4 Lionel Messi has been embroiled in a 'cheat' storm following his free-kick vs FC Dallas Credit: Reuters 4 Fans spotted Messi moving the ball slightly before taking his free-kick Credit: TikTok @comtrax_chicafitbolivia 4 Messi moved the ball while the ref had his back turned Credit: TikTok @comtrax_chicafitbolivia 4 And some fans remarkably labelled him a 'cheat' Credit: TikTok @comtrax_chicafitbolivia This video of Lionel Messi slowly and sneakily moving the ball a few feet to the left so he has a better angle on his free kick is a good reminder that even the world's best athletes are constantly looking for an edge. pic.twitter.com/0WH9Jv9Pup — Joe Pompliano (@JoePompliano) August 8, 2023 His exploits included a stunning 85th minute free-kick against FC Dallas to send Inter Miami into extra-time of the Leagues Cup, before his side won the tie 5-3 on penalties. However, the Argentine World Cup winner has now sensationally been accused of "cheating" by some fans. Footage of the game shows Messi standing over the ball before his free-kick. And in the footage, the ex-Barcelona star can be seen inching the ball forward while the ref tends to the defensive wall. The minor adjustments proved to be beneficial, with Messi nestling the set-piece into the top corner. But fans online were left split over the act. Taking to Twitter , one fan wrote: "This video of Lionel Messi slowly and sneakily moving the ball a few feet to the left so he has a better angle on his free kick is a good reminder that even the world's best athletes are constantly looking for an edge." A second argued: "'Looking for an edge' is the new way to refer to cheating, lol. And yes, i know that many others do the same.... and yes, i think they all cheat (because){kind=link}
LIONEL MESSI is at the centre of a stunning “CHEAT” storm.
The football superstar, 36, has had an electric start to life in America after scoring seven goals in four games.
This video of Lionel Messi slowly and sneakily moving the ball a few feet to the left so he has a better angle on his free kick is a good reminder that even the world’s best athletes are constantly looking for an edge.pic.twitter.com/0WH9Jv9Pup
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His exploits included a stunning 85th minute free-kick against FC Dallas to send Inter Miami into extra-time of the Leagues Cup, before his side won the tie 5-3 on penalties.