Lionel Messi weaves his magic in winning debut; scores on free kick late to power Inter Miami CF in Leagues Cup Match
By Zola Elder
Inter Miami CF earned a 1-2 win over Cruz Azul in its inaugural Leagues Cup match. The team was guided to the historic victory by Argentine superstar Lionel Messi, who scored a 94th minute free kick winner to cap a storybook debut in front of a sellout crowd at DRV PNK Stadium.
Lionel Messi celebrates his game-winning goal for Inter Miami CF in Leagues Cup action (courtesy IMAGN, photo by Sam Navarro, USA Today Sports)
Next Match
Inter Miami will return to action on Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. ET when the team hosts Atlanta United at DRV PNK Stadium for the team’s final Group Stage match of Leagues Cup.
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