Wild Jubilation As Lionel Messi Scores Late Winner On Inter Miami Debut (Video)

Messi, 36, struck in the last minute of added time as his Major League Soccer side won the Leagues Cup tie.

 

Lionel Messi, the world-famous Argentina football superstar, has has hit the round running in the USA.

The World Cup winner curled in a stunning stoppage-time free-kick on his Inter Miami debut to clinch a 2-1 victory against Mexican side Cruz Azul.

Messi, 36, struck in the fourth minute of added time as his Major League Soccer side won the Leagues Cup tie.

Incredible free-kick, classic Messi pic.twitter.com/au8Pq6aWGe

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The 20,000-capacity crowd included celebrities such as basketball’s LeBron James, tennis legend Serena Williams and US TV star Kim Kardashian.

“We wanted to start like this by giving these people a victory,” said Messi.

“We knew that it was very important for us to start this championship in winning fashion. Luckily we were able to do it in the end, and I am very happy.”