Lionel Messi, one of soccer's most legendary players, made his debut appearance in Major League Soccer (MLS) with Inter Miami CF in a remarkable manner. In his first MLS regular season game, Messi came on as a substitute in the 60th minute against the New York Red Bulls. Just before stoppage time, he scored a goal, displaying his incredible skill by delivering a pass and then receiving a return pass for an easy tap-in goal. This goal secured a win for Inter Miami, with the final score being 2-0.
Messi had already made an impact with Inter Miami by leading the team to victory in the Leagues Cup earlier in the month. He scored 10 goals in the tournament and was named the best player, helping Inter Miami secure their first championship title since the team's establishment in 2020.
Inter Miami started the evening at the bottom of the MLS standings, and Messi's contribution marked a positive step toward climbing up the rankings and potentially securing a playoff spot.
While it hasn't been officially announced if Messi will play in Inter Miami's next match, fans can look forward to the possibility of seeing him in action when Inter Miami hosts Nashville SC in a Leagues Cup title rematch on Wednesday, August 30 at 7:30 p.m. ET.