Lionel Messi's debut with the Miami "Inter" team couldn't have gone better. In the cup match, the Argentinian stepped onto the field in the 54th minute and started playing for the first time representing the Florida team.
During extra time, Lionel Messi scored a winning goal brilliantly converting a penalty kick. Miami's team beat "Cruz Azul" 2-1.
A crowd of stars watched the legendary forward's first match - "Inter" manager David Beckham, Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams, LeBron James.
Before the game, Messi warmly embraced LeBron James.
LIONEL ANDRÉS MESSI IS NOT HUMAN. pic.twitter.com/2mBDI41mLy
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 22, 2023
Serena Williams' reaction to Lionel Messi's game winner for Inter Miami is amazing 😂👏 pic.twitter.com/8GLJuln6GU
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) July 22, 2023
LeBron James 🤝 Lionel Messi
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) July 22, 2023
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Kim Kardashian is also present at Messi’s Inter Miami debut 📹🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/MGOZJh6Z2r
— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) July 21, 2023