Lionel Messi scored a sensational late free-kick on his Inter Miami debut to snatch a win for his side in their Leagues Cup game against Cruz Azul leaving co-owner David Beckham speechless in the stands
Lionel Messi enjoyed a dream debut for Inter Miami as he scored a sensational last-minute free-kick to earn his side a 2-1 victory.
The Argentinian superstar made his long-awaited first appearance for his new club at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale. He was introduced shortly after the break with his team winning 1-0 but opponents Cruz Azul soon scored a leveller.
They looked on course to share the spoils before Messi was fouled just outside the box and won a free-kick in stoppage time. And he duly stepped up and curled the ball right into the top corner to win the game in a fairytale start to his career in the United States. The stunning moment left co-owner David Beckham looking emotional in the stands.
Breaking down his incredible strike on Apple TV after the game, Messi said via a translator: “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.