What happened: Enzo Fernandez reacted to Lionel Messi's hat-trick with a short tribute, saying "the goat is on fire." The comment was shared by Fabrizio Romano and quickly circulated among fans and fellow players online.
FC·June 17, 2026 08:39 AM ET
Enzo Fernandez on Messi hat-trick: 'The goat is on fire'
Teammate salutes Messi's three-goal night.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 171 min read
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