Lionel Messi scores on MLS debut as Inter Miami defeats New York Red Bulls

On Sunday, August 27, 2023, against the New York Red Bulls, Lionel Messi completed an incredible passing sequence to cap off his Inter Miami MLS regular-season debut with a win

Messi was again the hero as Inter Miami recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory away against New York Red Bulls.

Diego Gomez scored on his debut from a ball by Noah Allen in the 39th minute to give Inter Miami the lead.

Sergio Busquets' cross-field pass to Jordi Alba, one of Miami's notable summer additions, was the catalyst for Messi's goal.

Messi received the ball in the penalty area after Alba's scissor kick and found Benjamin Cremaschi with an X-ray vision-style pass.

The young star re-centered the ball to Messi, who calmly passed it into the goal for his first MLS strike.

Messi now has 11 goals and six assists in nine outings since his mid-July debut, helping Miami go nine games without a loss in all competitions.

As they look to make the Audi 2023 MLS Cup Playoffs, the Herons have moved past Toronto FC into 14th place. in the Eastern Conference standings.

They have already qualified for the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup, won the Leagues Cup, and are set for the 2023 US Open Cup Final.

Messi will now return to action against Nashville, the team they defeated to win the 2023 Leagues Cup title.