The world’s biggest soccer star proved he’s price his $50 million contract on Friday in his first sport.
Deep into harm time and with the League Cup conflict with Mexico’s Cruz Asul apparently heading towards penalty kicks, Messi unleashed a spectacular free-kick to clinch a 2-1 victory.
Messi entered the match within the 54th minute to an enormous roar from the sold-out crowd at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. It was Miami’s opening Leagues Cup match.
He was given the captain’s armband after beginning on the bench alongside new signing and former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets. They entered the match collectively within the second half with Miami main 1-0.
Messi has signed a two-and-a-half yr contract with the MLS crew. He got here as a free switch after final month’s finish of the European membership season.
Messi was simply launched to his new house followers on Sunday and educated for the primary time as a member of the membership Tuesday.
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham was on the sphere about three hours earlier than kickoff, and LeBron James Serena Williams, Tom Brady and Kim Kardashian had been additionally available.