Lionel Messi made the whole world sit up and take notice as he scored a dramatic last-minute free-kick on his debut for Inter Miami to earn his side victory against Cruz Azul
This is why he will be regarded as the greatest showman.
Lionel Messi produced the most remarkable finish on his Inter Miami debut to make the whole world sit up and take notice. Messi scored a 94th-minute winner with a stunning free kick on a night no one in the DRV PNK Stadium will ever forget.
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham looked close to tears when he did a TV interview on the pitch afterwards. You could not imagine a better script. And it will make headlines across the globe because this is Messi. The greatest player in the world can still produce unforgettable moments of sheer quality.
Messi lifted a team which could not buy a win to victory with his incredible talent and then provided the perfect end to one of the biggest nights in MLS history.