Lionel Messi Brings Inter Miami to Victory in Debut

Sports Illustrated

Lionel Messi’s American debut resulted in the Argentinian scoring a goal on a free kick in the 94th minute. Messi led his new MLS team to a 2-1 victory over Liga MX team Cruz Azul in their Leagues Cup opener.

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00:00 Lionel Messi has officially debuted in MLS on Friday with Inter Miami and the superstar did

00:05 not disappoint. During Miami's group stage Leagues Cup matchup versus Cruz Azul on the bench Messi

00:12 entered the game in the 54th minute. After earning a free kick in a prime position the Argentinian was

00:18 able to put a shot on goal. The late curling effort earned Inter Miami the full three points

00:24 to kick off its League Cup campaign. Messi and company will now next face Atlanta United on July 25th.

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