“You Just Have to Pray” – After Lionel Messi thumped in a goal, Rival Coach States Free Kicks are Like Penalties for Inter Miami Star

Lionel Messi has arrived in the United States in style with 4 wins in 4 outings. While all the games have been filled with their fair share of moments, the game against Dallas FC took the cake. The Argentine superstar put in a classic free kick, leveling the score in the closing minutes of the game.

With momentum on their side, Inter Miami proceeded to thrash Dallas FC in the penalties, making it into the Leagues Cup quarter-finals. Lionel Messi was on the top of his game and left the rival coach stunned following his masterclass in his first away game for Miami.

Dallas FC Coach Lauds Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi started things off hot for Inter Miami as he scored the opening goal in the contest. However, Dallas fired back strong with 2 goals, leading by 3-1 at half-time. La Pulga pulled his team back up and an own goal from Robert Taylor made things harder for the side.

However, Leo did not lose hope as the star fired a stunning free kick in the closing minutes of the game to bring the game 4-4 at full-time. Miami, with the extra boost, was able to get past Dallas, winning the game on penalties. Dallas FC head coach, Nico Estevez talked about Messi’s free-kick, claiming that you have to pray to god to stop Messi.

“It’s obvious that for Messi, a free kick around the box is like a penalty… You just have to pray that the ball goes out or he falls on his run to kick the ball.”

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With Lionel Messi in great form, Inter Miami will be looking to clinch silverware this season, with the team now in the quarter-finals of the League Cup and the semi-finals of the US Open Cup.

Lionel Messi continues to fire for Inter Miami

La Pulga has been in stunning form following his move from PSG and shows no signs of stopping. The Argentine has already scored 7 goals for the side in the seven outings, finding himself in the list of top 5 goal-scorers for Inter Miami.

Miami will face Charlotte on the 12th of August in their quarter-final game of the League Cup. With the game at home, Messi and his men are once again the favorites to win the match, moving them to the semi-finals of the tournament.

If Lionel Messi continues with the goal-fest, the Argentine could turn the whole MLS upside down with his extravagant displays.

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