Lionel Messi made a sensational impact on US soccer as he kickstarted his Inter Miami career with a dramatic, late winner during his debut.
The World Cup winner came off the bench in the 54th minute of the Leagues Cup game against Cruz Azul, marking his first appearance for the MLS team.
However, it wasn’t until stoppage time that he truly announced his arrival.And what an arrival it was! The Argentine maestro curled a breathtaking free kick into the top left corner, preventing the match from going to penalties in the final moments.
Considered the game’s greatest player, having won the Ballon d’Or seven times, Messi’s remarkable 94th-minute free kick from around 25 yards secured a thrilling 2-1 victory for Inter Miami over the Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday night in the Leagues Cup.
With his trademark left foot, Messi skillfully lifted the ball over a wall of four Cruz Azul defenders and into the upper left corner of the net, undoubtedly creating the most memorable moment in Inter Miami’s young history.
The stadium erupted in celebration as play resumed for a minute before the referee’s whistle blew, and the night sky lit up with fireworks.
