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‘Cry more’ – Fans question Lionel Messi match-winning goal for Inter Miami in his debut match
The World Cup-winning captain of Argentina and the legendary footballer Lionel Messi made an impressive debut for Inter Miami by scoring the game-winning goal in stoppage time. The winning goal was scored by Messi in the fourth minute of extra time. Inter Miami clashed against the Mexico-based club Cruz Azul. Messi received a crucial free kick that helped to take his team to victory, and Inter Miami prevailed 2-1.
Meanwhile, there are some viewers who are questioning the goal on social media. Some fans are saying that the referee added 2 extra minutes but the time extended and went past 3 minutes. They are claiming that it’s because they wanted Messi to hit a goal in his debut match.
Until Messi scores on his debut pic.twitter.com/QwrATRfMUp
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) July 22, 2023
Messi took the free kick from 25 yards and scored in the 94th minute. The kick was strong enough to clear the wall’s four defenders from Cruz The ball took off and eventually landed in the top corner of the goal. The 21,000 spectators were buzzing and jubilant when Messi scored the goal, and the game was over. In the case of a tie in the league cup, both teams receive one point. A bonus point is awarded to whoever makes it out of the penalty shootout, and Messi’s shrewd football sense on the pitch accomplished the trick.
Brilliant start by Messi for Inter Miami
The game was won by Inter Miami, who earned three points. Messi continued by saying that he had dedicated the victory to his comrade Ian Fray. Fray already had a number of ailments, and he picked up more during the game versus Cruz. David Beckham, the owner of Inter Miami, shed tears as Messi scored the game-winning goal. Atlanta United FC and Inter Miami will now square off on July 26 in the League’s Cup.
“Let me dedicate this victory to Ian Fray who is suffering in the locker room from the injury he sustained. He comes from two serious injuries and today he has the bad luck to go through an injury again” A fan interpreted Messi’s statement after the match ended. Messi was seen shopping in a mall in the US earlier this week. Messi had switched bases from PSG to Inter Miami recently.
Here’s how fans reacted:
That's the drill 😄😄
— gunnersz⚡ (@gunnersz_) July 22, 2023
We all know
— Katly (@Oyama_DD) July 22, 2023
Conspiracy theories 😂
— Patino 😉 (@ako_patins) July 22, 2023
This keeper is supposed to be arrested
— mide sam (@midesam5) July 22, 2023
https://twitter.com/luccacaixeta11/status/1682756277091352578?s=20
Keep hating
— Patrick Charles🕘 (@askemontana1) July 22, 2023
0 cares abt farmers league
— nuktacheeni (@nuktacheenii) July 22, 2023
He knew he will score the late goal
— BERLI MEDIA (@Berlimedia0) July 22, 2023
Decision : until Messi score 😭 pic.twitter.com/6Xyn2wcvLG
— SegunMarlian⭐️💫✨🍀🦅 (@MarLiannnn00) July 22, 2023