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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – JULY 21: (L-R) WTA tennis player Serena Williams and NBA player LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – JULY 21: (L-R) WTA tennis player Serena Williams and NBA player LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the Leagues Cup 2023 match between Cruz Azul and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on July 21, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Lionel Messi set the stage on fire on his Inter Miami debut as the Argentine soccer legend converted a last-minute free kick to seal the win for his team. Fans in attendance alongside NBA icon LeBron James and Tennis legend Serena Williams went into a frenzy witnessing the greatness unfold in front of their eyes.
Messi’s arrival in the United States came after a lot of speculations on the superstar’s future, but it seems like Messi shows no signs of stopping and can still operate with utmost precision.
Lionel Messi’s Free kick Against Cruz Azul Soars In Viewership Records
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Lionel Messi, as always, was stunning in his debut game for Inter Miami against Mexican-side Cruz Azul as he converted a 94th minute free kick into a stunning goal that helped his side bag the victory. Messi’s goal against Cruz Azul now boasts an outstanding viewership count of 54.3 million view on Twitter with an estimated social value of $1.134M.
This video of Lionel Messi kicking a goal at his debut @InterMiamiCF game currently has an estimated social value of $1.134M 🤯
As of now, the video sits at 54.3M views on Twitter.
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Lebron James, who was present for the moment alongside the likes of Serena Williams, Sergio Aguero and other icons, could not contain their excitement as they jumped in their seats watching the former FC Barcelona superstar arrive in the United States in style.
Lionel Messi Prepares As Inter Miami Set To Take On Atlanta United
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Following a sensational debut, all eyes will be on Lionel Messi once again as David Beckham’s Inter Miami will now lock horns against Atlanta United in the 2nd game of their Group J fixture of the Leagues Cup.
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This could be an interesting challenge for Lionel Messi and his side as Atlanta are currently positioned 7th in the MLS Eastern Conference standings, while Inter Miami continue to languish at the bottom of the table.
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With Lionel Messi likely to take MLS by storm, all eyes will be set on the Argentine talisman as fans hope that his arrival can help Miami reverse their fortunes in the coming months.
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