An encounter between a young fan and a star player for Inter Miami takes place just prior to the final of the U.S. Open Cup.

A child supporter breaks into a beaming smile before Wednesday’s U.S. Open cup final, embracing Lionel Messi!

The little fan’s surprise was comparable to that of Christmas morning, as the Argentine was observed sending him a joyful pregame greeting in the tunnel. This was in response to his injury, which prevented him from participating in the cup final that took place on Wednesday night.Inter Miami has played three games without Messi since his arrival, and they have been unbeaten in all of them. However, they have only won two of those games. Messi has been an absence since his arrival. Due to the fact that leftback Jordi Alba is also not available, they will have a significantly more difficult time crossing the line on Wednesday.

FUTURE PLANS FOR MESSI? The Argentine will try to recover in time for Inter Miami’s September 30 matchup with NYCFC.