Ray Hudson is no stranger to calling magic Lionel Messi moments and this one is definitely an all-timer.
On Wednesday, Inter Miami was playing in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup against Cincinnati, with the team needing a boost after being down 2-0 after the 53 minute mark. Leonardo Campana got things going for Inter Miami in the 68th minute with a goal, but were still down by one headed into extra time.
Enter Messi. In the final few moments of extra time, Messi made a brilliant pass from way outside right to Campana for the tying tally, giving Inter Miami the life it needed. And on the call was Hudson, who was positively giddy after Messi’s incredible pass to Campana for the goal.
LEO MESSI AND LEONARDO CAMPANA COME THROUGH AGAIN FOR INTER MIAMI. 😱
ALL LEVEL IN CINCY IN STOPPAGE TIME. 🍿 pic.twitter.com/TUcBPR3x3b
— WATCH MESSI FOR FREE (more in bio) (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 24, 2023
“He doesn’t pull rabbits out of his magic hat, he pulls kangaroos,” is an incredible line, if I do say so myself! And Hudson wasn’t finished there either, as he spent a few breathless moments singing Messi’s — and Campana’s! — well-deserved praises.
Soccer fans were absolutely delighted to hear Hudson’s wild call of Messi’s game-tying goal for Inter Miami.
It’s so perfect that Ray Hudson, who turned a career playing/coaching in South Florida pre-MLS into a job screaming ludicrous things about Messi goals on English-language La Liga broadcasts, gets to be on the call for this. Magisterial https://t.co/v8ASMwOFqL
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger) August 24, 2023
Ray Hudson on commentary for a Messi game … goodness me. https://t.co/SEhg08kbqH
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3) August 24, 2023
“He pulls kangaroos” what an absolute brilliant call https://t.co/kcxIyucX77
— Michael Tilka WIFR (@TilkaMichael) August 24, 2023
Messi and Ray Hudson are both amazing https://t.co/Ix2vqhVxuK
— Chris McClain (@macwfnz) August 24, 2023
There's nothing better than Ray Hudson calling a Messi goal https://t.co/qOwQEiVJfY
— Courtney 🇵🇷 Martinez (@sportsbycourt) August 24, 2023
Ray Hudson reminds me that I’m not actually dead inside https://t.co/N8f22fnaMm
— Lauren (@lms2710) August 24, 2023
“He doesn’t pull rabbits out of his magic hat; he pulls kangaroos!” 🦘@RayHudson’s commentary 🤣🤣🤣pic.twitter.com/N1ND04hUG4
— ⚽️ Kyle Sheldon (@kylesheldon) August 24, 2023
Messi is unbelievable every time. The 2nd replay from the sideline shows how great that ball was. And Ray Hudson was born to call Messi games. Always loved hearing him on Bein calling Barca matches. Great work from CBS getting Ray.
— USACFC (@USACFC_) August 24, 2023
There’s no better combination than Ray Hudson calling Messi goals/assists
— Cal (@Cschmiedsoccer) August 24, 2023
