Watch Sergio Aguero SCORE in first game since retiring with heart condition then copy pal Messi’s celebration
SERGIO AGUERO scored in his first game back since his retirement and copied best friend Lionel Messi’s goal celebration.
The 34-year-old was forced into hanging up his boots due to heart problems in December 2021.
But now he is back playing for his own Kings League franchise called KuniSports.
The competition, organised by Gerrard Pique, involves seven-a-side teams led by former professionals and influencers as they battle it out for victory.
Aguero proved that he’s still got it, scoring a fantastic goal as his side eventually lost on penalties to Porcinos FC.
The ex-Manchester City striker chested down a long ball and swivelled before firing into the bottom corner with his weaker left foot.
A thrilled Aguero ran away and decided to copy Messi’s cupped ears gesture from the World Cup.
The Argentina legend did the celebration after he scored in the quarter-final against the Netherlands.
It became one of the best remembered moments of the tournament in Qatar, with it being directed at Dutch boss Louis van Gaal.
This was because of the way he treated Juan Roman Riquelme, one of Messi’s idols, when he was Barcelona manager, often not playing him and criticising the signing.
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Aguero and Messi are best pals and the retired star was heavily involved in Argentina’s World Cup victory, partying with the team and he was often seen around the dugout.
The Kings League is a new venture created by ex-Barca defender Pique.
It enjoyed a good start at the weekend, sending social media into a frenzy as everyone was talking about the masked player on one team.
The man behind the disguise is a current LaLiga star and he wore ‘Enigma’ on the back of his shirt.
As for Aguero, he will not just feature in the Kings League, he is also expected to play in a friendly for Ecuadorian side Barcelona SC later this month.