Lionel Messi’s eagerly awaited League Cup debut for Inter Miami ended up being a fairytale moment as the Argentine star secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner displayed his magic on the pitch as supporters watched in excitement at the DRV PNK Stadium.
For years, people had been anticipating the World Cup winner’s arrival in Florida, and he did not disappoint. All eyes were on Messi to pull off a brilliant moment after Uriel Antuna overturned Robert Taylor’s stunning opening goal.
Messi went up to take a fantastic free kick in stoppage time with the score tied at 1-1, giving the home crowd excitement and securing a memorable victory for Inter Miami.
After the game, Messi said in an on-field interview that he was determined to score the game-winning goal: “I saw the goal. I was aware that I needed a goal. I wanted to score on the game’s final play to avoid going to penalties.
Tata Martino, the head coach of Inter Miami and a former manager of Messi at Barcelona, compared the incident to a movie they had previously seen and praised the player for his ability to perform under pressure.
LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian, and Inter Miami owner David Beckham were among the famous people in attendance that night to watch Messi make his historic debut.
Fans are eagerly anticipating more of Messi’s magic on the field in the next few games, as his debut at Inter Miami has surely increased enthusiasm and anticipation.
Source: Yendi media