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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring against Orlando City during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Ever since the transfer of Lionel Messi to Inter Miami was announced, it took social media by storm and shocked soccer fans all around the world. This meant that the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner would mark his end in Ligue 1 at PSG, decline a deal from the Saudi League, and turn down any chance of reuniting with Barcelona. This marked a new chapter in his life to explore playing soccer in a different way in Major League Soccer.Â
There were high expectations and big shoes for Messi to fill at Inter Miami to work their way up the ranks of their division. With a player of his caliber who can score in various ways, make runs, and pass, Inter Miami would benefit greatly from his skillset.
From the five games we have seen him play, it could be said that fans and Inter Miami are more than satisfied with the performance he’s put on. His debut game against Cruz Azul was a special one. In his first minutes on the pitch, he showed the fans what he was made of by making runs and setting up teammates with accurate through balls. However, the most talked about moment from the game was Messi’s free kick in the 94th minute that secured a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul. Scoring a game-winner in a debut game, leave it to the legendary playmaker to do something like that.
His second game against Atlanta United showed again his efficiency and crafty ways of setting up teammates and scoring the ball. He scored two goals, beating a one-on with the keeper and scoring off an assist by teammate Robert Taylor. In this game, we also saw Messi play the facilitator role more too as he set up successful runs for Josef Martinez and Taylor and recorded an assist as…
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