In a groundbreaking moment that has sent waves of excitement through the soccer world, Lionel Messi officially joined Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, setting the stage for an exhilarating era in the league. The anticipation reached a fever pitch as Inter Miami unveiled Messi at their Fort Lauderdale Stadium on Sunday. Just days after the announcement, soccer fans were treated to a thrilling spectacle as Messi made his debut in a Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul.
Amidst the excitement, the former NFL player and sports commentator Pat McAfee couldn’t contain his enthusiasm. In a display reminiscent of David Beckham’s iconic free-kick goal for the LA Galaxy, McAfee passionately praised Messi’s remarkable performance, especially the last-minute free-kick that secured Inter Miami’s victory.
Pat McAfee goes crazy over Lionel Messi
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Pat McAfee took to Twitter to share his reaction to Lionel Messi’s sensational 94th-minute free-kick that secured a stunning victory for Inter Miami. In the video uploaded McAfee praised Messi while he was preparing for the shot by saying, “I will say this dude is f****ing electrifying. He gets the ball and magic starts to happen. There’s a buzz. Everything he does. Now we’re in stoppage time. The game is tied. Messi’s about 25 yards at. Is he about to f****ing win this thing?”
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When Messi scored a goal, McAfee couldn’t control his excitement and exclaimed, “Yes he is. This dude. This dude is hilarious. What a dog bro. 22,000 people came here to watch that dude do that. MLS with a massive dub tonight.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Messi’s the real deal huh?? pic.twitter.com/cGxiYk2YOp
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) July 22, 2023
The match against Cruz Azul proved to be a thrilling encounter, and Messi’s presence on the pitch injected a new level of excitement into the game. As the game was tied with the score of 1-1, Messi’s exhilarating winning contributing stamped his presence across the nation.
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Lionel Messi’s contract with Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF won the match by 2-1 when Messi ended the free-kick in the goalpost from 25 yards. However, Messi’s contract spanning two and a half seasons, comes with an annual wage ranging between $50 million and $60 million, making the total contract value an impressive range of $125 million to $150 million in cash alone.
With Messi’s unmatched talent and illustrious track record, this partnership holds immense promise for Inter Miami’s future in American soccer. As Lionel Messi embarks on this new chapter with Inter Miami, the American soccer scene is alight with enthusiasm and anticipation. Moreover, the journey has begun and America is going to be habitual to such a nail-biting moment with Messi being in the nation.
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