
Lionel Messi scores with Inter.
Lionel Messi scores with Inter.
The Argentine star started the match as a substitute.
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The star Lionel Messi He made his debut this Friday with Inter Miami, coming off the bench in the 54th minute of the match against the Mexican Cruz Azul, on the opening day of the new Leagues Cup, which ended with a 2-1 victory and a great goal from the Argentine.
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The Argentine captain received a huge ovation from his new fans at the DRV PNK stadium in Fort Lauderdale, when he took to the pitch when his team beat Cruz Azul 1-0 with a goal from Robert Taylor in the 44th minute.
A few seconds later the veteran Spanish midfielder entered from the bench Sergio Busquetsalso rookie in this MLS team.
Messi’s first goal in Miami
When the game looked like it was going to end in a draw, Messi’s magic left its first impressive sparkle in Miami. The star stood in front of the ball, in anticipation of the fans who filled the stadium to see him and they were not disappointed. Messi caressed the ball and scored a great goal.
«It was a very good game on our part. The truth is that we wanted to start like this, transfer a victory to these people. Thank all the people who were present today. We knew it was important to start this championship by winning and luckily we were able to do it at the end”, Messi stated in statements to the Apple TV + broadcast as soon as the game finished.
Rosario’s genius said that it was «a huge joy» for them, after a bad run in the MLS (eleven games without winning in the league), and assured that «for the confidence (of the team) it is very good to get victories.»
Messi also had a precious detail when dedicating this victory to his Inter Miami teammate Ian Fray, who left in the first part of the game due to an injury that seems serious.
SPORTS AFP AND EFE
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