Lionel Messi Scores Stunning Free-kick Goal on Inter Miami Debut

Producer: Ritayan Basu

Lionel Messi made a stunning debut for Inter Miami

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Messi scored a stoppage-time winner to beat Cruz Azul 2-1

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Messi drew a foul about 25 yards from goal in the dying seconds

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