Messi Sends Goalkeeper the Wrong Way With Genius Penalty vs Nashville
Lionel Messi produced another moment of pure technique and deception during Inter Miami’s clash with Nashville. As he stepped up to take the penalty, many fans and even the goalkeeper believed it would be one of the easiest saves of the night — but Messi had other plans.
With a calm, almost casual run-up, he disguised his body movement to make it look like he was going to place the ball straight down the middle. The goalkeeper hesitated, expecting a simple shot he could collect with ease.
At the very last second, Messi opened his body and placed the ball with surgical precision into the corner, leaving the keeper rooted to the spot. What looked like a “soft” penalty turned into a masterclass in deception and control.
Once again, Messi showed that penalties aren’t just about power — they’re about intelligence.
