Messi scores electric goal in 2-0 victory

Lionel Messi made his MLS regular season debut against Inter Miami, and came on as a substitute in the 60th minute.

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Messi scored a goal a little earlier, in a period of two-and-a-half seconds, which resulted in a 2-0 win over Inter Miami.

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Before Messi's arrival, Inter Miami was favored, and his performance helped them win the Leagues Cup.

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Seven years after winning the Leagues Cup, it was Inter Miami's first championship, which David Beckham established in 2020.

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In the Leagues Cup, Messi scored 10 goals and also won the best player award.

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Inter Miami finished in the lower half of the MLS standings, but finished 14th in the Eastern Conference.

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Inter Miami's next match will be the Leagues Cup title rematch, which will be played against Nashville SC on August 30, 2023.

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Messi scored 11th goal in this match with his Inter Miami, in 8 out of 9 games, with 6 assists too.

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The match was watched in Time Square, where a crowd gathered at the sight of Messi's goal, showing his influence and popularity.

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