After being absent for a month, Inter Miami resumed MLS play, and David Beckham was extremely happy of his club. On Saturday at the Red Bull Arena, the Leagues Cup champions and the New York Red Bulls squared off, with Lionel Messi making his highly anticipated Major League Soccer debut.
Upon their return, the Herons won 2-0, with Messi’s late goal providing the winning margin. David Beckham, the owner of Inter Miami, also expressed his happiness with the outcome, which was echoed by renowned Miami Heat player Jimmy Butler.
With 11 goals in total for Inter Miami CF, Lionel Messi kept up his scoring form for the team. He inspired the Miami team and ended their 11-game losing run with his brilliance. Following the triumph, David Beckham was ecstatic and delightedly expressed his feelings to his supporters.
He took to Instagram after the match and posted a series of pictures from the match with the caption, “Where dreams are made of…. Thank you, NYC… Great win on the road @intermiami.”
Lionel Messi has finally made it to Major League Soccer (MLS) after scoring 10 goals in eight games after moving to Miami, and led his new team to triumph with the Leagues Cup title and the US Open Cup final. Inter Miami’s 36-year-old Argentine starter started the match on the bench as head coach Martino made the decision to give him a well-earned break. At the 60-minute mark, Messi made his dramatic entrance to the stadium as fans chanted, “We want Messi!”
Messi added to Inter Miami midfielder Diego Gomez’s goal in the 37th minute. The 89th-minute goal for the Herons was both assisted by and scored by the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner. He split across the field and sent a pass to Benjamin Cremaschi, who received it back for an easy goal.
Beckham’s post was positively received by Jimmy Butler, a well-known Miami Heat forward. The NBA player loved Beckham’s post congratulating Inter Miami on their triumph and gave it a thumbs up. Butler is a devoted Inter Miami supporter and cheers on the Messi-led Miami team.
Inter Miami came into the match at the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. It was a crucial victory for Inter Miami CF because they needed to close a 15-point gap to qualify for the playoffs. Miami was able to defeat the New York Red Bulls thanks to goals from Messi and Gomez. The Herons moved up to the second-to-last position on the table, closing the playoff position point gap to 12 points.
Lionel Messi’s performances will be the focus of attention. Fans will be holding out hope for the playoffs because of his brilliant play on the field for the Miami team. Since joining the team, Messi has contributed to 14 goals for the organization, greatly enhancing their achievement. His skill on the field enabled Miami to win the Leagues Cup, which is their first title in history. They are currently focusing on the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup, another illustrious trophy, for which Inter Miami has already advanced to the final.