After a heated conclusion to the Concachampions series between Monterrey and Inter Miami, it was time to lower the intensity. Lionel Messi, the Herons striker, demonstrated his graciousness by agreeing to take a picture with the children of Rayados goalkeeper Esteban Andrada, even after his MLS team was eliminated from the tournament.

As soon as the match ended, several Monterrey players approached Messi, but it was Andrada who stepped in before Messi entered the tunnel. The goalkeeper whispered something to him, to which the Inter Miami star nodded in response.

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A moment later, Andrada’s children appeared in the dressing room area to take a picture with their Argentine idol. Esteban expressed his gratitude on social media, saying, “Thank you very much, Leo Messi. My children will never forget it.”

Furthermore, after the tie was settled, Rayados goalkeeper Esteban Andrada shared a story on his Instagram account showing him hugging Inter Miami’s No. 10. He captioned it, “The greatest of all time.” Amid the tension of the match, this moment highlighted the close friendship between Rayados and Inter Miami.