As the world tuned in to witness Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated Inter Miami debut, it was another game that stole the spotlight on social media. The United States Women’s National Team scored an impressive in their World Cup opener. While the soccer world buzzed with excitement over Messi’s performance, the daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant couldn’t contain her enthusiasm as she shared a clip of Team USA’s triumph on her Instagram story.
Let’s dive into the details of how the events unfolded in both games.
The joyous support of the daughter of Kobe Bryant
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The soccer world had its eyes fixed on Lionel Messi’s much-awaited debut for Inter Miami. However, Natalia Bryant, a known soccer enthusiast herself, decided to share her excitement about a different match. While Messi’s last-minute free-kick goal that won Miami the match was an amazing feat, it wasn’t enough to catch the attention of the young model.
Amidst the hype surrounding Messi’s performance, Natalia couldn’t help but celebrate Team USA’s stellar victory over Vietnam. She shared a clip from the match on her Instagram story. As the daughter of the late Kobe Bryant, who had a profound love for soccer, Natalia’s interest in the sport has been evident over the years. Kobe always supported young talent and even helped them to become better players.
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Her social media endorsement of the USWNT’s triumph further cements her status as a passionate soccer supporter. The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup’s opening match saw some new faces in the USWNT, including the rising star, Sophia Smith, who totally rocked the game.
Sophia Smith shines bright
Coach Vlatko Andonovski’s decision to include multiple World Cup first-timers in the starting lineup turned out to be a brilliant move. Sophia Smith, in particular, was on fire, scoring two fantastic goals in the first half. Her performance on the field proved she’s got serious talent and a promising future in soccer.
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Despite some early jitters and a few mistimed passes due to the new lineup, the debutantes of the USWNT showed impressive composure and determination.
With six starters and two substitutes making their World Cup debuts, they rose to the challenge and delivered solid performances.
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So, the opening game of the 2023 FIFA World Cup gave us amazing things to talk about. Lionel Messi’s highly anticipated debut with Inter Miami and Sophia Smith’s stunning performance that led the USWNT to victory. While everyone was going crazy over Messi, Natalia Bryant was busy cheering for Team USA and their impressive win.