Messi Nets Winning Goal Against Cruz Azul At Inter Miami CF Debut
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..It’s a Movie We Have Seen Before — Inter Miami Head Coach Tata Martino
At his debut with Inter Miami CF against Cruz Azul in the 2023 Leagues Cup, Lionel Messi led the team to a thrilling 2-1 victory as the 36-year-old Argentine superstar was his unparalleled self, scoring the game-winning goal with a free kick in stoppage time.
In the first match with the Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami, Messi entered the game in the 54th minute.
The atmosphere at DRV PNK Stadium was electrifying, with devoted fans and notable celebrities including LeBron James, Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams, in attendance to witness the momentous sports history.
Messi’s magical left foot settled the match in the end, as he lifted a late free-kick into the top left corner of the net, securing a well-deserved victory for his team, Inter Miami.
It was seven months on from lifting the World Cup and the eyes of the footballing world were trained on Florida as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his eagerly anticipated first appearance.
United in chants of “Messi! Messi! Messi!” throughout the game, die-hard supporters and newfound admirers, hailed the soccer legend at his new soccer home as the dream of seeing Lionel Messi don the Miami jersey finally turned into reality.
The match was more than a sporting event; it was an unforgettable spectacle, unifying fans from different backgrounds in their shared appreciation for the maestro of soccer.
For his fans, Messi’s Miami debut has been years in the making and proved well worth the wait.
After Robert Taylor’s excellent opener was cancelled out by Uriel Antuna, Messi struck and sealed an unforgettable 2-1 Leagues Cup win.
“What I saw was the goal,” Messi said in an on-field interview amid the post-game celebrations. “I saw the goal. I knew that I had to score.
Inter Miami head coach Tata Martino, who managed Messi at Barcelona, in his reaction said: “It’s a movie that we have seen before.”
Inter Miami CF had in June announced that it has named MLS Cup winner, two-time manager at a FIFA World Cup, three-time Conmebol Copa América finalist, Concacaf Gold Cup winner and former FC Barcelona and Argentina National Team manager Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino as its head coach.
