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Thomas Neumann

Sports World Rejoices as Lionel Messi Scores Winning Goal in Inter Miami Debut

Lionel Messi couldn’t have written a better script.

The Argentine star debuted with MLS club Inter Miami on Friday night and netted the winning goal off a free kick in stoppage time to lift his new team to a 2–1 Leagues Cup victory over Mexican side Cruz Azul in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.

It was an electric moment for the sellout, star-studded crowd of approximately 21,000 in attendance at DRV PNK Stadium for one of the most highly anticipated debuts in American soccer history.

Already mentioned by many observers as the greatest player in soccer history, Messi is now adding to his legacy in America.

Fans and pundits alike were amazed by Messi’s brilliant goal. Here are some of the best reactions from social media.

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