Messi: LeBron James hails GOAT, celebrates iconic goal on Inter Miami debut

For Lionel Messi's historic debut against Inter Miami CF, the best personalities and athletes flocked to DRV PNK Stadium.

Messi: LeBron James hails GOAT, celebrates iconic goal on Inter Miami debut

Tosin Abayomi 07:00 - 22.07.2023

LeBron James, Serena Williams, Kim Kardashian celebrate as the GOAT as Messi scores an iconic goal on his Inter Miami debut.

In the 94th minute of his Inter Miami CF debut, Lionel Messi scored a free kick that will live on highlight reels forever, creating one of the greatest moments in Major League Soccer history.

Early on Saturday, at DRV PNK Stadium, history was made when a left-footed strike from the top of the box gave the team a 2-1 victory over Liga MX rival Cruz Azul to start their League Cup group stage.

For Lionel Messi's historic debut against Inter Miami CF, the best personalities and athletes flocked to DRV PNK Stadium.

In the 94th minute of his Inter Miami CF debut, Lionel Messi scored a free kick that will live on highlight reels forever, creating one of the greatest moments in Major League Soccer history.
In the 94th minute of his Inter Miami CF debut, Lionel Messi scored a free kick that will live on highlight reels forever, creating one of the greatest moments in Major League Soccer history.

LeBron James, Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams celebrate Messi

Celebrity entertainer Kim Kardashian was seated pitchside during the pregame festivities.

Serena Williams, a tennis legend who won 23 Grand Slam women's singles titles, was also present.

LeBron James celebrates Messi

LeBron James, the four-time NBA MVP, shared a pregame hug with Messi as the GOATs connected in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

James, who recently declared he is not retiring, was in attendance to watch Messi play his first MLS game.

James shared stories on Instagram all night long, proclaiming Messi the GOAT in one of them., Serena Williams, Becky G and Kim Kardashian present
James shared stories on Instagram all night long, proclaiming Messi the GOAT in one of them., Serena Williams, Becky G and Kim Kardashian present

Right before the opening whistle, esteemed Latin singer Becky G sang the national anthem.

James shared stories on Instagram all night long, proclaiming Messi the GOAT in one of them.

LeBron James, the four-time NBA MVP, shared a pregame hug with Messi as the GOATs connected in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
LeBron James, the four-time NBA MVP, shared a pregame hug with Messi as the GOATs connected in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

James seemed just as excited as everyone else and  continued with another video of the highlight, this time with the comment "WOW WOW WOW."

Since Messi and Busquets were unveiled by Inter Miami, this was their first outing and one to remember.

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