Messi's selfie with pitch invader draws crowd applause in Kansas

Pitch invaders interrupted the match between Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami and Sporting KC several times.

Miami’s Lionel Messi was the centre of attention in the match between Inter Miami and Sporting KC, which drew more than 70,000 to Arrowhead.

Messi scored his a goal and added an assist as Inter Miami CF defeated Sporting Kansas City 3-2 in front of the third-largest crowd in MLS history.

Pitch invaders interrupted the match several times.

@dailymailsport

A pitch invader is quickly intercepted after running on the pitch to meet Lionel Messi 😳 (@anime24285) #dailymailsport #dailymail #news #sports #football #soccer #messi

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While some fans reported a total of five invasions, one of the fans got lucky enough to get a selfie taken with Messi.

A young boy was captured on the field, drawing the crowd's applause, as he met his hero during a break in the gameplay because of an injury.

@danhbytes

A kid runs on the field to take a selfie with Lionel Messi in Kansas City . #Messi #SportingKC #InterMiami #KansasCity

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