Some people paid hundreds of dollars to be able to say they were in the stadium for Lionel Messi s debut for Inter Miami. Some paid thousands for their seats. The team s owners committed well over $100 million just to have a chance at moments like this.
World Cup–winning global superstar a second-half substitution finds back of net from 25 yards to secure victory vs. Cruz Azul of Mexico City in Leagues.
With only just a bit over half an hour of play time, Lionel Messi had a day to forget as he failed to make an impression during his first game for the MLS side.
The game s greatest player a seven-time Ballon d Or winner scored on a free kick from about 25 yards in the 94th minute, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 win over Mexican club Cruz Azul on Friday night in the Leagues Cup.