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Pretty in pink: Lionel Messi scores last-gasp winner in Inter Miami debut

Lionel Messi celebrates his winning goal against Cruz Azul in his Inter Miami debut
Lionel Messi celebrates his winning goal against Cruz Azul in his Inter Miami debut. Photograph: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

If this is Lionel Messi’s farewell tour, it looks like it’s going to be a compelling one.

The Argentinian’s Inter Miami career didn’t start very well: he came off the bench against Mexico’s Cruz Azul in a Leagues Cup match on Friday night, and his new team soon conceded a goal. No matter: deep in injury time, Inter Miami were awarded a free-kick 25 yards out. He duly fired a perfect strike into the top corner, winning the game, and was mobbed by jubilant teammates. Not long afterwards, the referee blew the whistle and the 2-1 victory was complete.

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