Lionel Messi scores late winner on Inter Miami debut
Baku, July 22, AZERTAC
Lionel Messi scored a dramatic goal in the 94th minute on his debut at new club Inter Miami, according to Sky News.
The David Beckham-owned club beat Mexican team Cruz Azul with a minute to spare in the Leagues Cup.
Messi, regarded by many as one of the game's greatest players, only joined the club a week ago, after two years of pursuance by Beckham.
The World Cup winner came off the bench as captain in the second half of the game at the DRV PNK stadium in Florida's Fort Lauderdale to a capacity crowd of 21,000, which featured the likes of LeBron James and Serena Williams.
His goal came from a free kick in the game's dying seconds from around 25 yards out, which sailed into the top left corner of the net.
It was last Sunday when Messi was unveiled as an Inter Miami player by Beckham.
Inter Miami is currently in last place in MLS as they grapple with an 11-game losing streak.
Messi previously played for FC Barcelona, and led Argentina to the World Cup this past December.
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