One of FC Cincinnati’s goal scorers in the US Open semi-final versus Inter Miami, Brandon Vazquez, was seen going up to Lionel Messi and asking for his autograph after his team lost.

Prior to Messi’s superb performance, the 24-year-old American forward gave Cincinnati a two-goal lead. This necessitated extra time.

After 120 minutes ended in a 3-3 tie, Miami won the Thursday morning penalty shootout to claim the victory.

Vazquez is seen in a social media video requesting the 2022 FIFA World Cup victor for his autograph following an impressive performance.

Just a few days after winning the Leagues Cup, Messi’s two assists were essential in helping Inter Miami reach another championship game.

At the TQL stadium, Cincinnati took an early lead through Argentine attacker Luciano Acosta before Vasquez made it 2-0 after the half in a thrilling match.

The former Barcelona great then produced two exquisite crosses that Leonardo Campana intercepted to tie the score for Inter Miami. After Josef Martinez’s goal three minutes into the extra period, Miami took the lead for the first time.

Usatoday.com notes that Yuya Kubo’s equalizer in the 114th minute forced a penalty shootout, which Miami won 5-4.

Messi comforts the son of Acosta

Earlier, Sports Brief stated that Lionel Messi had provided another touching moment in the US when he was seen comforting Luciano Acosta, a fellow countryman after Inter Miami defeated FC Cincinnati in the US Open Cup.

The Argentine superstar put on a stunning display to propel Miami into the Cup tournament, and his two assists enabled the Leagues Cup champions to mount an incredible comeback in the semifinals.

Before the hour mark, Cincinnati captain Acosta and Brandon Vazquez scored goals for the Eastern Conference leaders, leaving Messi and his Inter Miami colleagues trailing 2-0.