Argentina superstar Lionel Messi nets winner in Inter Miami debut
Lionel Messi (10) scores a goal against Cruz Azul during the second half at DRV PNK Stadium [John David Mercer/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters]Lionel Messi made a dream start to his latest football chapter in America, scoring a last-second winner with a curling free-kick in his debut game for Inter Miami, lifting his new team to a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in both teams’ Leagues Cup opener. Miami, which brought Messi off the bench because he’s only had three full training sessions with the team so far, was outplayed on Friday at times by the Mexican visitors in the match at Fort Lauderdale, Florida. And even the Argentinian superstar who won the World Cup only months ago and captured the Ballon d’Or as the world’s best player on seven occasions, had only scattered chances. But after earning the foul himself about seven yards beyond the penalty area, Messi delivered an excellent, left-footed free kick that beat the defensive wall and goalkeeper Andres Gudino to the top left corner. INCRE
Lionel Messi made a dream start to his latest football chapter in America, scoring a last-second winner with a curling free-kick in his debut game for Inter Miami, lifting his new team to a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul in both teams’ Leagues Cup opener.
Miami, which brought Messi off the bench because he’s only had three full training sessions with the team so far, was outplayed on Friday at times by the Mexican visitors in the match at Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
And even the Argentinian superstar who won the World Cup only months ago and captured the Ballon d’Or as the world’s best player on seven occasions, had only scattered chances.
But after earning the foul himself about seven yards beyond the penalty area, Messi delivered an excellent, left-footed free kick that beat the defensive wall and goalkeeper Andres Gudino to the top left corner.
INCREDIBLE!!!!
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