The Major League Soccer season kicked off with its opening game, Inter Miami vs. Real Salt Lake. Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to a 2-0 victory against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday. Although Messi did not score a goal, he set up both goals.
With Real Salt Lake’s Andrew Brody down on the ground due to injury, Messi sought to shoot from the edge of the box. Despite being down, the 8-time Ballon d’Or winner chipped the ball over Brody before his attempt was saved.
According to sportsbook pay per head sources, it was just one of Messi’s many brilliant moments as Miami began its much-anticipated Major League Soccer season with a victory.
Lionel Messi Led Inter Miami to Victory
Messi, Alba, Busquets, and Suárez started at Chase Stadium despite Messi’s injury during Miami’s preseason trip. Robert Taylor scored Miami’s first goal in the Major League Soccer season’s first half. Taylor received the ball from Lionel Messi and fired a shot under Real Salt Lake goalie Zac MacMath.
Messi, who is 36 years old, set up a goal for Diego Gómez to double the lead late in the second half. As Suárez made his debut appearance in Major League Soccer, he had a golden opportunity to score. However, MacMath made a spectacular save from close range. Moments later, he again denied Messi. Inter Miami, led by Martino, won last year’s Leagues Cup with Lionel Messi. Thus, they have high hopes for this season.
Miami’s star-studded squad, led by Messi, shone in Wednesday’s season-opener.
Justen Glad saved a long-range free-kick from him in the 17th minute. In the second half, following Messi’s jinking move and lofted ball, Julian Gressel had an excellent opportunity to double Inter Miami’s lead.
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