The Argentine star, Lionel Messi, had his first magical steps in the jersey of his new team Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi officially started his adventure with Inter Miami on Friday night Saturday. And the seven-time Ballon d’Or could not have dreamed of a better debut with the Florida franchise. He turned into a hero by scoring the winning goal in the 94e minute of play.
Messi made Messi
In front of his new audience, and who were already fully committed to his cause, La Pulga made his talent and skill speak on a free kick. With a masterful shot from the left, he placed the leather in the middle of the opposing skylight, allowing his team to dominate the Mexicans of Cruz Azul (2-1) on behalf of the Leagues Cup.
After seeing the ball hit the net, Messi exploded with joy and his teammates with it. The DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale also ignited like never before. It would not be a great risk to say that the precincts of Miami had never known such an atmosphere. LeBron James and Serena Williams, present in the stands, greatly savored this historic moment.
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Beckham was over the moon
Among the happiest at the final whistle was David Beckham, the owner of the American club. “Honestly, when I saw the referee give us a free kick, I thought that’s how the story should end,” said the Spice Boy.
Note that Messi started the game on the bench, as did his former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets. Incorporated during the second act, he immediately retrieved the captain’s armband from Yedlin. In verve, he therefore held his rank and confirmed that he was still a world-class player. If they saw the match, PSG fans must not have recognized it too much.
