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Lionel Messi scores twice in opening 22 minutes in first start for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of Tuesday’s Leagues Cup match against Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium.
Lionel Messi of Inter Miami celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of Tuesday’s Leagues Cup match against Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium. Photograph: Héctor Vivas/Getty Images

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has one lasting memory from Lionel Messi’s debut: the image of Messi running to embrace his family after delivering the game-winning free kick and cementing a new era for the club and Major League Soccer.

“That was for the fans. This community is hungry,” Mas said.

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