Lionel Messi He made his long-awaited debut for Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami and showed a performance that only the world’s top players can produce.

Cruz Azul, Messi in League Cup match against Mexican team scored the winning goal in the match In the closing minutes of the second half, he sealed Inter Miami’s 2-1 win with a spectacular free-kick from outside the box at the packed DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

“I saw the goal. I saw the goal and I knew I had to score,” Messi said after the match on Apple TV. “It was the last play of the match, so we wanted to score to avoid a penalty shootout. It was a new tournament, so this win was very important for us. It will give us confidence going forward.”

The Leagues Cup, the annual tournament between MLS and Liga MX, has been expanded this year to include all teams from each league.

months later win the world cup Against Argentina, Messi entered the match in the 54th minute as Inter Miami held a 1-0 lead.

Cruz Azul scored the equalizer in the 65th minute to open the door for Messi’s heroics to victory.

After several close encounters, Messi finally broke through in the 94th minute, putting a fairytale end to his debut.

“As soon as I saw the free-kick that was awarded, I knew this was the way to win, especially with players like Leo and Sergio[Busquets]on the pitch.” Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham said on Apple TV after the game.

“Today is a very special night for us, for our family, for everyone in this stadium and for all of you.

The stands were filled with stars watching the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner alongside Beckham, NBA superstar LeBron James, tennis champions Serena Williams and Kim Kardashian.

Inter Miami will play MLS side Atlanta United at home in the League Cup group stage next Tuesday.

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