WATCH: Lionel Messi consoles DJ Khaled's crying son before inspiring Inter Miami to Leagues Cup win over Atlanta United

• DJ Khaled's son accompanied Messi
• Overwhelmed by the crowd
• Messi consoled him

WHAT HAPPENED? Messi walked onto the DRV PNK Stadium pitch with hip-hop megastar DJ Khaled's son, Asahd, as the seven-year-old served as one of Miami's mascots. The child was overwhelmed by the noise of the crowd and began to cry, with Messi making sure to comfort him before kick-off.

WHAT THEY SAID: DJ Khaled, who attended the game alongside legendary American rapper Sean 'Puff Daddy' Combs, wrote on Instagram: "I’m so proud of my son @asahdkhaled bless 🆙 @leomessi !!!! WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LETS GO PLAY SOCCER ⚽️ THANK YOU @davidbeckham love forever!"

THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi went on to inspire Inter Miami to a thumping 4-0 win, scoring once and laying on two superb assists as he continued his fairy tale start to life in the United States.

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WHAT NEXT? Inter Miami are on a break until next month and will next be in action on August 21 against Charlotte in an MLS clash.