“Bow down to the GOAT”- Lionel Messi sets social media on fire after stunning free kick during Inter Miami debut

The Argentine scored a stunning free kick during injury time in his debut to win it for his new club.

“Bow down to the GOAT”- Lionel Messi sets social media on fire after stunning free kick during Inter Miami debut

Lionel Messi celebrating his goal (Image credit: Twitter)

Lionel Messi’s farewell tour in Miami got off to a compelling start. The Argentinian football star’s journey with Inter Miami got off to a less-than-ideal beginning when he came off the bench during a League Cup match against Mexico’s Cruz Azul. Shortly after he entered the game, Inter Miami conceded a goal, but Messi’s magic was yet to come.

Messi had joined the match early in the second half, when Inter Miami already had a 1-0 lead. As he stepped onto the field, he embraced the player he was replacing, midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi. But Cruz Azul scored the equalizer in the 65th minute. Deep into injury time, with just moments left in the game, Inter Miami was awarded a crucial free-kick from 25 yards out.

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Messi stepped up to take it and made full use of it. The former FC Barcelona star scored the goal with veteran-like precision and youthful poise. The estimated crowd of 21,000 spectators cheered loudly, with almost all of them holding up their phones to capture the historic moment. For Messi fans and football enthusiasts, witnessing his talents on display in a new team and league has been a thrilling experience.

As rumors of his potential farewell from the sport continue to circulate, every match he plays becomes even more significant. This particular victory with Inter Miami will undoubtedly be etched in the memories of those present at the stadium and his millions of fans worldwide.

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Twitter reacts to Lionel Messi’s stunning winner

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi (Credit: CNN)

The internet reacted with frenzy to Lionel Messi’s performance, as most of them couldn’t believe what they were witnessing. Some called him the ‘GOAT’ and claimed the goal was an iconic moment. The doubters said that the free kick should have never been given in the first place. Here are some of the reactions-

https://twitter.com/smileybackbae/status/1682575919549145089
https://twitter.com/Tim_Chase7/status/1682577759229337601

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