Lionel Messi’s melancholy free-kick in injury time helped Inter Miami beat Cruz Azul 2-1, in a Leagues Cup match.
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Messi and Busquets were brought on in the second half
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This is Lionel Messi’s first match in a new team
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Messi immediately made an impact with his technical play with a wide range of activities
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In injury time, when the score was tied at 1-1, Messi was fouled outside the penalty area
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It was Messi who stepped up to make an extremely beautiful free-kick to score the decisive goal for Inter Miami
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The joy of Messi and his teammates
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Messi shines to bring a breathtaking victory for Inter Miami