Lionel Messi scores exhilarating game-winning goal in MLS debut

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Lionel Messi sure has a flair for the dramatic.

In his Major League Soccer debut, Messi, arguably the greatest soccer player of all time, scored the game-winning goal in extra time to give Inter Miami a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in the League's Cup.

Messi started the game on the bench and entered in the 53rd minute to a rousing ovation - several A-listers like LeBron James, Kim Kardashian, and Serena Williams were in attendance.

He entered the game with his team up 1-0, but Cruz Azul scored to tie it. But Messi wanted to give the fans a show.

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Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against Cruz Azul during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium.  (Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sport)

On a free kick just outside the box in the 94th minute, Messi's legendary left foot floated a shot over the group of players that formed a wall in front of him and found the top-left corner of the net.

And everyone went nuts.

Ticket prices for Inter Miami games have skyrocketed since his decision to come to MLS. As of Tuesday morning, Messi's signing added $10,671,923 in secondary market ticket value for remaining Inter Miami CF home games and a whopping $24,407,578 for their remaining road games, according to information acquired by TicketIQ.

It's been discussed that the team could play some of its games at Hard Rock Stadium, the home of the Miami Dolphins, simply due to the demand he presents. For now, silver bleachers were added last week to the northeast and southeast corners of DRV PNK Stadium, increasing capacity by about 3,000 seats and totaling around 21,000. 

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