Lionel Messi’s American adventure got off to an impressive beginning as he netted a decisive free-kick during his debut for Inter Miami on Saturday morning, Nigerian time.
The legendary seven-time Ballon d’Or recipient entered the game in the second half and delivered a stunning 90th-minute free-kick, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 triumph against Cruz Azul.
This win marked Inter Miami’s first victory in several months. Following the match, Messi expressed his joy at the result and humbly attributed his goal to luck. Additionally, he dedicated his remarkable feat to a teammate who was sidelined due to an injury.
He said, “Let me dedicate this victory to Ian Fray (Inter Miami teammate) who was suffering in the locker room from the injury he sustained. He comes from two serious injuries and today he has the bad luck to go through an injury again.”
During the match, notable superstars such as LeBron James and Serena Williams, along with other prominent figures, were in attendance.
