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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – JULY 21: LaBron James along with Serena Williams and other record Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) as he prepares to make his debut during the Leagues Cup match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF on Friday July 21, 2023 at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – JULY 21: LaBron James along with Serena Williams and other record Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) as he prepares to make his debut during the Leagues Cup match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF on Friday July 21, 2023 at DRV PNK Stadium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. (Photo by Nick Tre. Smith/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Lionel Messi‘s move to Inter Miami came as a surprise to fans as people were expecting the Argentine to stay in Europe. However, with his move to Miami, the Argentine has set expectations high for his new side.
While Inter Miami is currently languishing at the bottom of the MLS Eastern Conference points table, fans are expecting La Pulga to weave his magic for the side. He took the MLS by storm with his last-minute screamer against Cruz Azul that left fans and experts jumping off their seats.
Former USMNT star speaks on Lionel Messi’s sensational free-kick
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Former USMNT star Taylor Twellman touched down on Lionel Messi’s outrageous free-kick goal on his podcast. Twellman added he was just stunned by the goal and forgot he was supposed to be broadcasting the game.
“From the moment that game kicked off, all I thought was for the next forty to fifty to sixty years when this goal gets scored, it is going to be replayed all over. For ninety seconds, I forgot I was broadcasting the game. I was completely overwhelmed with the moment, but there is a sense of satisfaction,” Twellman said.
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Lionel Messi played a crucial role in his debut game against Cruz Azul, guiding his team to victory. The Argentine superstar was fouled in the closing minutes of the game. But he converted a perfect free-kick from outside the box to seal the win for his team.
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Lionel Messi continues to shine for Inter Miami
Following his debut against Cruz Azul, Lionel Messi has continued to impress in Inter Miami’s pink. La Pulga was on fire against Atlanta United in his second game as he scored twice while creating an assist.
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Messi looks in great touch and Inter Miami fans will hope that the player continues to deliver in the coming games. With the likes of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba by his side, Leo will be hoping to pull Miami from the bottom spot at the points table.
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