Lionel Messi delivered a stellar performance in his Inter Miami debut. The MLS side and the fans were treated to a glimpse of what the Argentine could do for Inter Miami. The crowd was on their feet and so was David Beckham. It was history in the making for American soccer after what Messi led them to cherish.
La Pulga entered the game in the 52nd minute with a standing ovation from the 21,000 crowd in DRV MNT Stadium and the star-studded audience, including Beckham. He scored an incredible stoppage-time winner for Miami, leading them to a 2-1 victory. Fans were awestruck by Messi’s gameplay, while the owners were overjoyed to see their world-class signing win it for Inter Miami.
How did David Beckham and the crowd react to Messi’s debut?
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The world champion scoring on his debut for the club filled David Beckham with emotions. Beckham was present in the stadium three hours before the kick-off. The co-owner of Inter Miami couldn’t believe what he witnessed in the stoppage time.
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The former England international has been a fan of Lionel Messi and it took the team many years to seal the deal for $50 million dollar. He is confident that the team can achieve great things after seeing the plan work so well. Messi embraced the former LA Galaxy forward, and the fans cheered for the Argentine after a storybook ending to the game.
Goosebumps in my eyes 🥹🥹🥹🥹 https://t.co/QcUcYJspRm
— They've (@dafhidi) July 22, 2023
I would cry too. Messi is something else.
— papimil9♍️ (@papimil9) July 22, 2023
I hope he improves the team this very season, with the goat they can immediately go top. Beckham has to use this unique adv
— #MwanaMooze (@mwanamooze) July 22, 2023
He just saw greatness live again & couldn’t hold back the tears.
— Divvy.Bet (@DivvyBet) July 22, 2023
South Florida was stunned after the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner secured their spot in the next round. The complete crowd erupted into applause for their new number 10. They were ecstatic to see Messi score and celebrated his goal with a raucous display of emotion. The era of Leo Messi’s journey started with an absolute screamer and expectations rose around the team.
Lionel Messi and his debut performance for Inter Miami
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Lionel Messi scored a sensational free kick in the 94 minute against Cruz Azul in the league cup. Messi took the pitch in the second half, replacing No. 30 Josef Martinez. The game was evenly matched when Miami lost their lead in the 65th minute. The history was in the making when La Pulga secured a free kick in the stoppage minute.
As if the script couldn’t be written more perfectly, Messi stepped up for the free kick and curled the ball in the top end for the winner. The home supporters went baffled after the goal and players couldn’t believe what the Argentine maestro just pulled off for the team. Meanwhile, the Argentine introduced himself in MLS in an electrifying manner.
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