Lionel Messi scores late winner on Inter Miami debut

Lionel Messi scored a dramatic aim within the 94th minute on his debut at new membership Inter Miami.

The David Beckham-owned membership beat Mexican staff Cruz Azul with a minute to spare within the Leagues Cup.

Messi, regarded by many as one of many recreation’s best gamers, solely joined the membership every week in the past, after two years of pursuance by Beckham.

The World Cup winner got here off the bench as captain within the second half of the sport on the DRV PNK stadium in Florida’s Fort Lauderdale to a capability crowd of 21,000, which featured the likes of LeBron James and Serena Williams.

His aim got here from a free kick within the recreation’s dying seconds from round 25 yards out, which sailed into the highest left nook of the web.

After bagging his debut aim, he bumped into the nook of the pitch earlier than heading over to hug his household.

Speaking after the sport by way of a translator, Messi stated: “I knew I needed to rating, it was the final play of the sport and I needed to rating, so we did not go to penalties.

“It was very important for us to get this win because it’s a new tournament, and it’s going to give us confidence moving forward.”

“As soon as I saw the free kick given I thought this is the way it’s meant to end,” Beckham stated.

“It’s so exciting tonight for our fans. All of these people that have come down here to see Leo just step on the pitch, let alone just do what he’s done.

“It’s a dream come true for everyone on this stadium and everyone round this nation to see Leo step into the MLS and carry out, and I haven’t got many phrases for that.”

It was final Sunday when Messi was unveiled as an Inter Miami participant by Beckham.

It is known he can be paid within the area of $50m a yr whereas he is there.

Inter Miami is presently in final place in MLS as they grapple with an 11-game shedding streak.

Messi beforehand performed for FC Barcelona, and led Argentina to the World Cup this previous December.