Messi scores in MLS debut and Inter Miami triumph

Leo Messi needed just a moment for his phenomenal skills to shine, a beautiful segment that will be remembered in his MLS 1^st game.

Taking all three points home 👏👏 pic.twitter.com/KoMwywyMVk

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 27, 2023

The Argentinian superstar’s beautiful goal in the 89^th minute secured the Inter Miami 2-0 win against the New York Red Bulls. It ended 11 straight games in the Major League Soccer without a victory for the Floridian side.

“I just catch myself watching Messi instead of worrying about what I need to do on the pitch,” Inter’s defender Kamal Miller shared after the game. “It’s not easy to stay focused when you have such a phenomenal teammate.”

🤌 Debut en la MLS con gol 🤌 pic.twitter.com/iYVVq73TIR

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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 27, 2023

Leo started from the bench, and the head coach put him in the game after an hour, along with ex-Barca teammate Sergio Busquets. His team was leading during that time 1-0 after Diego Gómez netted in the 1^st half, and with his goal, Messi secured the win in the final minutes.

Got the job done 👏

Check out our highlights from tonight’s match against the Red Bulls ⚽ pic.twitter.com/y8kllNebhk

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 27, 2023