- Messi off to dream start in USA
- Scored a world-class free-kick on debut
- Inter Miami beat Cruz Azul 2-1
WHAT HAPPENED? The Argentine star, who completed his move to the MLS side earlier this month, finally made his debut for Inter Miami in a Leagues Cup encounter against Cruz Azul. Messi came on as a substitute in the 54th minute and scored the winner with a 94th-minute free-kick goal from 25 yards out.
You can watch full highlights of the match and Messi's stunning strike above.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Messi's former Barcelona team-mate Sergio Busquets, who was unveiled on the same day as Messi as an Inter Miami signing, also made his debut for the MLS side as he came on in the second half.
WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI? The 36-year-old is expected to feature in Inter Miami's next fixture against Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup on Tuesday.