Updated 08:27 | Published at 07:01
Debut in the new team.
Then Lionel Messi was an immediate success.
He jumped in to make it 2–1 for his Inter Miami on a free kick in stoppage time.
The match clock stood at 94 minutes when Lionel Messi stepped forward towards the ball and cut to a few meters outside the penalty area.
The Mexican Cruz Azul goalkeeper didn’t have a chance as it sailed in near the far post.
The goal made it 2–1 and secured victory on Messi’s debut for Inter Miami – the club he signed for in June.
– I want to thank everyone who welcomed me here. I’m so happy to give them this victory,” Messi told Apple TV.
full screen Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
Star tight in the audience
He did it in front of several stars. LeBron James, Serena Williams, David Beckham, Victoria Beckham and Kim Kardashian were all in attendance.
– It is an incredible moment for us. We are very proud, says David Beckham who is part owner of the club.
The victory was the team’s first in the Leagues Cup – a club team tournament between clubs from the American MLS and the Mexican Liga MX.
Worst in the series
Messi will have to wait for his league debut. Inter Miami plays its first game after the summer break on August 21. Then Charlotte comes to visit.
Inter Miami is last in the league. But in addition to Messi, they have also received reinforcements in the form of former Barcelona players Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
full screen LeBron James hugs Messi. Photo: Lynne Sladky / AP
2023-07-22 06:09:26
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