Lionel Messi opened his goals account for Inter Miami on his debut with a sensational first strike in stoppage time
The dust has barely settled from Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami presentation, and the mercurial forward is already showing the quality that he adds to the team following a 94th-minute winner in his first game for his new side.
Messi marks Inter Miami debut with wonder goal
The World Cup winner made his long-awaited debut for Inter Miami, coming off the bench in the 62nd minute against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.
He then went on to produce a moment of magic late on, with the teams deadlocked at 1-1 to claim all three points for Inter Miami.
Messi scored his first goal for the club with a sensational freekick, beating the Cruz Azul goalkeeper with a Messi special to win the game for Inter Miami.
Inter Miami reaping rewards of summer business
The 2-1 win over Cruz Azul was Inter Miami’s first win in six games as the Florida side began to enjoy the rewards of their smart summer business.
After joining Inter Miami from Paris Saint-Germain this season, Messi appears to be keeping his promise of bringing his best qualities to the club after a dream debut for the Argentine forward.
The former Barcelona star decided against joining the Blaugrana after leaving PSG and has been joined by former teammates Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, with the latter also making his debut for the club against Cruz Azul.
If his debut is anything to go by, fans of Inter Miami are in store for an epic experience as they get to watch one of the best players to ever do it.
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