Why does Lionel Messi point to the sky when he scores?

LIONEL Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. As a prolific goal scorer Messi is often seen celebrating by pointing both hands toward the sky – and here’s why. 1 Lionel Messi’s trademark celebration see’s him point towards the sky Credit: Getty Why does Lionel Messi point to the sky when he scores? When a footballer hits the back of the net, each player celebrates in their own way. For example, Man City star Erling Haaland celebrates many of his goals by sitting down and posing. Others are seen pointing towards the skies… Read Full Article