Messi makes magical start to Miami career with late winner on debut
Messi celebrates after scoring the winning goal. (Getty Images/AFP)
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Lionel Messi rifles home last-minute winner during star-studded Inter Miami debut
Lionel Messi scored a brilliant free-kick deep into second-half stoppage time in a dream debut for Inter Miami that sealed a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener on Friday.
Messi makes magical start to Miami career with late winner on debut
FORT LAUDERDALE, US: Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his career in America, scoring a last-second winner in his debut game for Inter Miami on Friday. Deep in the fourth minute of stoppage time, with the Leagues Cup match against Mexican club Cruz Azul standing at 1-1, Messi won a free-kick just outside the box, in perfect range for his famous left-foot. The seven-times Ballon d’Or winner took a glance at the position of Cruz Azul goalkeeper Andres Gudino, then put his head down before curling his shot high to the keeper’s right and into the top corner.
Watch: Serena Williams, David Beckham Bamboozled As Lionel Messi Hits Stunner In Inter Miami Debut
Lionel Messi announced his arrival at Inter Miami in style as the World Cup-winner scored in stoppage time to hand his team all three points in a Leagues Cup group fixture against Mexican side Cruz Azul on Saturday. Making his first appearance since joining the club in the summer, Messi curled in a brilliant free-kick from close range, with seconds remaining in second-half stoppage time, to send the DRV PNK Stadium into ruptures. Inter Miami owner and former England footballer David Beckham, who was present inside the stadium, couldn't control his emotions as Messi secured all three points for Major League Soccer (MLS)'s bottom-placed side.
Gol Free Kick Terakhir di Barca, PSG, Argentina, Inter Miami... Messi!
Lionel Messi bawa Inter Miami menang atas Cruz Azul lewat free kick di menit akhir. Messi bikin 'rekor gila' sebagai pencetak gol terakhir via free kick di empat tim!
Lionel Messi 2023 tracker Inter Miami MLS Leagues Cup - ESPN
In arguably the biggest sports deal in American history, Lionel Messi's move to Major League Soccer is seismic for the sport's growth in the U.S. The superstar has won LaLiga, Ligue 1, the Champions League and the World Cup. Now, he faces a new challenge with Inter Miami.
Watch: Lionel Messi Scores Dramatic Injury-Time Winner On Inter Miami Debut
Lionel Messi made a Hollywood start to his career in America, scoring a last-second winner in his debut game for Inter Miami on Friday. Deep in the fourth minute of stoppage time, with the Leagues Cup match against Mexican club Cruz Azul standing at 1-1, Messi won a free-kick just outside the box, in perfect range for his famous left-foot. The seven-times Ballon d'Or winner took a glance at the position of Cruz Azul goalkeeper Andres Gudino, then put his head down before curling his shot high to the keeper's right and into the top corner.