Lionel Messi's Inter Miami's debut better than expected.

 

The Argentine captain's first game as an Inter Miami player saw him score a 94th-minute free kick to break a 1-to-1 tie with the Mexico City-based Cruz Azul that propelled his team to a 2-to-1 victory.

The game-winning moment was one that was witnessed by football fans and many Hollywood celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, Lebron James, and Serena Williams. David Beckham, who is an Inter Miami co-owner, was also present with his wife, Victoria Beckham.

The match was Inter Miami's first in the Leagues Cup, a monthlong competition between Major League Soccer and Liga MX sides. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's next match is on July 25 against Atlanta United.

NBA legend, Lebron James celebrated the event by sharing Instagram photos with Messi alongside the caption, "Welcome brother!!! Always good to see and be in the presence of GREATNESS!!! @leomessi 🙏🏾✊🏾🤎👑 #ComingToAmerica."

The event became one to look out for after the Argentinian-born forward first announced that he was taking his talents to South Beach after leading Argentina to its third World Cup in January.