In Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Peru, the audience at the stadium was stunned to see the Peruvian goalkeeper react strongly to Messi’s crazy fans.
In Argentina’s victory at home in Peru this morning (October 18), everyone witnessed a surprising action that took place after the match, but it did not come from the fans.Messibut the Peruvian goalkeeper with the home crowd.
According to a clip on X (Twitter’s new name), the Peruvian goalkeeper had an unrestrained action with the fans. After the 2026 World Cup qualifying match in South America, Pedro Gallese – goalkeeper playing for Orlando City in MLS – and stadium security staff promptly stopped a local fan from going crazy.Messiholding his phone in his hand, he rushed down the field towards the Argentinian superstar.
Pedro Gallese is a Peruvian goalkeeper and goalkeeper of Orlando City – Messi’s opponent in MLS (Photo: EFE)
After stopping the fans, the goalkeeper who was playing in MLS with Messi did not stop, but suddenly grabbed the phone and threw it out onto the touchline from a distance. This left fans on the field full of surprise and shock.
In this match, Argentina won 2-0 against Peru with Messi’s double. This is also the first match Messi returns to the starting lineup since Inter Miami’s victory on September 20 against Toronto in MLS.
The double against Peru helped Messi reach 40 goals and assists in 41 appearances in 2023.
With this double, Messi has brought himself 40 goals and assists after 41 matches at the national and parent team levels this year.
Argentina’s next match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers for South America will take place on November 17 when they host Uruguay.
