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WATCH: Lionel Messi made his day! Young fan goes crazy after meeting Inter Miami star ahead of U.S. Open Cup final

L. MessiInter Miami CF vs Houston Dynamo FCInter Miami CFHouston Dynamo FCUS Open Cup

A young supporter couldn't contain his excitement as Lionel Messi greeted him before Wednesday's U.S. Open Cup final.

  • Messi greets young fan
  • Argentine misses match due to injury
  • Inter Miami fall 2-1 to the Dynamo

WHAT HAPPENED? After missing Wednesday evening's cup final to injury, the Argentine was spotted pregame greeting a young fan in the tunnel, prompting a jubilant response like a kid at Christmas!

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Inter Miami have now played four matches without Messi since his arrival, and saw their first loss without the Argentine Wednesday evening as the Houston Dynamo defeated them 2-1 in the U.S. Open Cup final.

WHAT NEXT FOR MESSI? The 36-year-old will be aiming to recover from injury and return to action as Inter Miami return to action on September 30 against NYCFC.

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