Turned Around Inter Miami’s Fortunes, Lionel Messi Carrying David Beckham’s Side is ‘Not an Insult’, Says Teammate After His MLS Debut Win

Lionel Messi, the Argentinean icon, capped off his MLS debut with Inter Miami in an ecstatic fashion. La Pulga showcased his goal-scoring prowess with a strike in the 89th minute to help Inter Miami extend their winning streak. Meanwhile, one of his teammates remarked on the naysayers about Miami FC being too reliant on the world champion.

The former Barcelona star made an immediate impact in his MLS debut against New York Red Bulls, scoring his eleventh goal with David Beckham’s side. Soccer fans were quick to notice the changes that Lionel Messi brought to the MLS side after he decided to continue his career on American soil. Furthermore, the Canadian teammate of La Pulga deflected the team’s dependency on him as a testament to the Argentine’s world-class standard, which helped the team improve after a poor season.

La Pulga’s teammate heaps praise on his MLS debut

Kamal Miller, the Canadian defender of Herons, was effusive in his praise of Lionel Messi’s influence on the team’s turnaround after an 11-game losing streak. However, Miller was unhesitant to admit that the Argentine’s impact was inevitable in helping Miami drive through the season and create history for the club. The 26-year-old center-back remarked, “I think Messi would carry any team he’s on, so its not an insult to us”.

The former PSG star guided the pink side for their first-ever silverware with the Leagues Cup and also qualified for the final of the US Open Cup within nine games after his arrival. The Argentine soccer legend’s contribution to Inter Miami transformed their fortunes, from struggling to win games to being a strong rival in American soccer. Meanwhile, Miller also applauded the way soccer fans hailed La Pulga on his MLS debut.

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Lionel Messi and his class transcend over rival fans

The soccer fanbase had a roller-coaster of emotions before the first game of Lionel Messi in the league. The 7x Ballon d’Or winner started on the bench, but the Red Bull Arena finally got to witness the Argentine in the 60 minute of the game. Eventually, supporters were all on their feet, cheering and applauding Messi’s goal in the 89 minute, creating a landmark on his MLS debut.

On this occasion, Kamal Miller said, “he’s probably the only man in the world that deserves that type of respect…out of all the cities we have been to, this city has shown the most support”.

Surprisingly, even in away stadiums in the States, the 2022 World Cup winner was met with jam-packed crowds that mostly cheered for him during his time on the field. Additionally, New York’s streets came alive as fans flooded Times Square to catch a glimpse of Lionel Messi, making his MLS debut and first goal during his match against New York Red Bull. Even though it’s a long way to go for Inter Miami in the league, the impact of la Pulga was evident with such massive turnouts.

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