Lionel Messi scored his first goal in the Major League Soccer, in the match against New York Red Bulls, and fans cant keep calm.
Messi made his debut in the second half, when he substituted Campana.
The match played on Saturday between Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls once again showed the world as to why the Argentine is considered to be the best in the game.
Messi’s brilliant goal came in the 89th minute leading Miami to victory and finally breaking the eleven game loosing streak for Miami.
Messi –> Cremaschi –> MESSI
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Kamal Miller, Miami’s centre-back, regarding Messi said, “I just catch myself watching him instead of picking up on my assignment,”
“It’s tough to stay focused when you have such a great presence.”
Making his official MLS regular season debut…Leo Messi.
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DeAndre Yedlin, Miami’s right back, said, “When we found out that he wouldn’t be starting, I expected there was going to be a couple angry fans,”
“But if I was a kid or a fan and I came, I would want to see the greatest to ever play the game, as well, so I can’t blame them.”
Around half the crowd were spotted wearing jersey’s from the three clubs Messi has played for and the Argentine national jersey,
More than 26 thousand were present at Red Bull Arena, to witness Messi feature in his first MLS game.
