Messi immediately decisive in Miami: historic free kick in 94th minute

Messi immediately decisive in Miami: historic free kick in 94th minute

Lionel Messi’s memorable debut for Inter Miami: the former Barcelona and Psg star scored the winning goal in the Leagues Cup match against Cruz Azul. In front of a packed Ft. Lauderdale stadium crowd, the Argentine striker gave his new team success by brushing a stunning free kick in the 94th minute and finding the 2-1 goal against the Mexicans.

In the stands were stars like LeBron James, Serena Williams, and Kim Kardashian. Messi and the other newly acquired Sergio Busquets, still lagging behind in condition, started from the bench.The hosts took the lead thanks to a Robert Taylor goal, but were joined early in the second half by Uriel Antuna.

Messi and Busquets came on in the 53rd minute: in the final minutes of the match the magic of the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner that made the stadium and its fans around the world explode. “We wanted to start like this by giving a victory to this audience. I am very happy,” said the albiceleste.

Also among those most convinced that Messi will do well in Miami is his friend and former teammate Neymar: “Messi has already won everything. His family has been very affected in the last two years at PSG. I understand him, he went to a place where he will be well received. He will live a completely different life. His family will feel very good in Miami.”