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Lionel Messi scored his first goal for Inter Miami, a 94th-minute winner against Cruz Azul, and it was one that provoked an outpouring of emotions.
David Beckham, part-owner of MLS side Inter Miami, was in attendance for the Leagues Cup game between his club and Cruz Azul, expected to be Messi's debut.
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David Beckham emotional for Lionel Messi debut
The Argentine superstar came on in the 55th minute to a thunderous reception, with fans of both teams delighted to be in the presence of greatness.
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It is impossible to quantify his impact, and watching Messi play in the United States is still a hard pill to swallow for fans of a player that clearly has so much more to give.
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Messi: LeBron James hails GOAT, celebrates iconic goal on Inter Miami debut
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Nonetheless, he delivered. With the game tied at 1-1, and with seconds left, Messi stepped up to curl home a free-kick from 25 yards sending the stadium into a frenzy and David Beckham into an endless stream of tears.
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Beckham will be hoping that Messi can change the fortunes of his Inter Miami franchise in the coming months.
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