Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. In typical Lionel Messi fashion, the first goal off his foot in the 2024 MLS season came at a time when Inter Miami needed it most.
Playing their first road game against the LA Galaxy, Inter Miami was down 1-0 throughout the game as the referee signaled for extra time.
Knowing something needed to go in the back of the net to at least force a draw, Messi got to work on the pitch. He used his new teammate, Jordi Alba, the former Barcelona star who followed Messi to Miami last season, to help set up the chance in front of LA Galaxy's net. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Lionel Messi, #10 of Inter Miami, is congratulated by DeAndre Yedlin, #2, after scoring the equalizer in injury time during the second half against the Los Angeles Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park on Feb.
25, 2024 in Carson, California. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) It was a passing clinic that initially began with a turnover by Messi until he got the ball kicked right back to his left foot.