![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/lionel-messi-interview-immediately-after-inter-miami-debut-free-kick-sums-him-up/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_Screenshot-2023-07-22-at-034923.jpg&description=Lionel Messi was interviewed immediately after scoring a last-gasp free-kick on his Inter Miami debut to earn a dramatic victory for his new team against Cruz Azul Lionel Messi was the hero with a last-gasp free-kick on his Inter Miami debut - and his immediate reaction summed him up. The Argentinian superstar curled a sensational strike into the top corner to see his team snatch a 2-1 win against Cruz Azul despite being second best for much of the game. It sparked bedlam at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and left co-owner David Beckham visibly emotional. Messi's moment of magic came after he won a free-kick just outside the box in the dying seconds. With the eyes of the world on him, he stepped up and delivered like he has done on so many occasions around the world to mark a dream start to life in America. After the game, he was interviewed on Apple TV via a translator and explained how he knew it was down to him to earn his side a win - before doing exactly that. 'What I saw was the goal. I saw the goal, I knew I had to score. It was the last play of the game, and I wanted to score so we didn't go to penalties,' Messi said. "It was very important for us to get this win because in the tournament it's going to give us confidence moving forward.' It was not an easy debut for Messi as he was introduced alongside fellow new signing Sergio Busquets in the 51st minute. The home side were leading at the time but were soon pegged back by an equaliser 15 minutes after entering the game. The visitors had the better of large parts of the game and with Inter Miami struggling to get on the ball, Messi's influence was limited in open play. However, he regularly dropped deep to try and get on the ball and he found a pocket of space in the No.10 spot to draw the late foul which led to the goal. Speaking after the game, co-owner David Beckham said: "It's terrible watching these games. As an ex-player, you get frustrated. As a player, you can do something about it if you're){kind=link}
Lionel Messi was interviewed immediately after scoring a last-gasp free-kick on his Inter Miami debut to earn a dramatic victory for his new team against Cruz Azul
Lionel Messi was the hero with a last-gasp free-kick on his Inter Miami debut – and his immediate reaction summed him up.
The Argentinian superstar curled a sensational strike into the top corner to see his team snatch a 2-1 win against Cruz Azul despite being second best for much of the game. It sparked bedlam at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale and left co-owner David Beckham visibly emotional.
Messi’s moment of magic came after he won a free-kick just outside the box in the dying seconds. With the eyes of the world on him, he stepped up and delivered like he has done on so many occasions around the world to mark a dream start to life in America.
After the game, he was interviewed on Apple TV via a translator and explained how he knew it was down to him to earn his side a win – before doing exactly that.