Lionel Messi’s new goal celebration, with a finger pointed upwards and one arm tucked in, has been explained by his official website. The celebration came after the Argentine star scored a penalty, which he himself drew after an amazing dribble.
After scoring the ensuing penalty, which sealed a 2-0 win for Barcelona over Leganés, Messi launched into this curious celebration.
“Leo Messi dedicated his 699th goal as a professional to his three sons,” the site read. “And he did it by imitating a pose made by one of the characters in a game they play to pass the time together.