Inter Miami secure 2-2 draw against Austin FC in their first MLS match at Nu Stadium with a Messi header

Inter Miami drew 2-2 against Austin FC in their first MLS match at Nu Stadium and you lived every moment of this exciting game here, on Bolavip.

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The match ends in a 2-2 draw at Nu Stadium, with Inter Miami and Austin FC sharing the spoils in an exciting opener, highlighted by key contributions from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.

Inter Miami will play an additional five minutes, making a substitution as Mateo Silvetti comes off and Daniel Pinter enters the match.

Lionel Messi curls a perfect free kick that strikes the post, and the rebound falls to Tadeo Allende, who scores, but the goal is ruled out for offside as Inter Miami are denied a potential lead.

Inter Miami equalize as Luis Suarez scores following a corner, where Mateo Silvetti heads first and sets up Suarez, who fires a powerful shot into the net.

Austin FC make another change as Joseph Rosales comes off and Zan Kolmanic enters the match.

Austin FC make a change as Christian Ramirez comes off and CJ Fodrey enters the match.

Lionel Messi picks up the ball from midfield and makes a great run before unleashing a strong shot, but the effort goes wide as Inter Miami push for the equalizer.

Inter Miami make another change as Telasco Segovia comes off and Luis Suarez enters the match.

Austin FC make changes as Ilie Sanchez and Guilherme Biro come off, with Besard Sabovic and Jon Bell entering the match.

Lionel Messi tries again with a shot on goal, but Brad Stuver makes the save and pushes it out for a corner as Inter Miami keep pressing.

Austin FC create another chance as Jayden Nelson delivers a cross after a quick turn, but Uzuni just fails to make contact and the opportunity goes to waste.

Inter Miami midfielder Yannick Bright is shown a yellow card after a hard foul on Uzuni, as the referee continues to control the physical play.

Lionel Messi strikes a solid free-kick effort, but the shot goes just wide of the target as Inter Miami come close to equalizing.

Inter Miami win a dangerous free kick after a foul on Lionel Messi, creating a good opportunity from a set piece. The hosts also make changes as David Ayala and Noah Allen come off, with Yannick Bright and German Berterame entering the match.

Inter Miami make a change as Ian Fray comes off and Gonzalo Lujan enters the match.

Austin FC take the lead again after a great team play that starts from a recovery, with Uzuni delivering a solid pass to Jayden Nelson, who came on in the second half for Facundo Torres, and finishes the move.

Telasco Segovia starts the move and plays it to Lionel Messi, who lays it back for De Paul, but his shot from distance goes well wide as Inter Miami push forward.

Inter Miami look more aggressive at the start of the second half compared to the first, showing greater intent going forward. It remains to be seen if they can maintain that intensity as the game progresses against Austin FC.

The match resumes at Nu Stadium as Inter Miami and Austin FC get the second half started, with everything still to play for.

It was a tightly contested first half between both sides, with Inter Miami holding 60% possession compared to 40% for Austin FC.

Inter Miami recorded 3 shots on target from 6 total attempts, while Austin FC finished with 2 shots on target from 7 total shots.

The first half comes to an end with Inter Miami and Austin FC level on the scoreboard after an intense opening 45 minutes.

The fourth official signals three minutes of added time at the end of the first half as Inter Miami and Austin FC head toward the break.

Inter Miami defender Falcon is shown a yellow card after a foul on Hines-Ike, as the referee begins to manage the physical play.

Inter Miami are saved after a brilliant team move from Austin FC, as Ramirez plays it across to Uzuni, who lays it off first time for Torres arriving at the edge, but his shot strikes the post.

Ian Fray delivers a cross that finds Silvetti, whose header goes just wide of the target as Inter Miami continue to create chances.

Lionel Messi produces a fantastic play inside the box, beating defenders in tight space near the edge before finding an opening to assist Silvetti, whose shot is blocked by the defense as Inter Miami push forward.

Play resumes while Facundo Torres continues to be evaluated off the field, as Austin FC assess whether he can return to the match.

The match is temporarily halted as Facundo Torres goes down with an apparent injury.

Lionel Messi fires a left footed shot from outside the area, but the attempt goes off target as Inter Miami look to generate danger.

Austin FC create another clear chance as Sanchez delivers a great pass that finds Ramirez, who lays it off for Uzuni, but his shot goes just wide. The visitors continue to look superior to Inter Miami.

Austin FC create another aerial threat as Biro wins the header again from a cross by Torres, but this time the effort goes well over the bar. The visitors keep pushing and do not back down.

Inter Miami look much more composed after the equalizer, taking control of the game following a strong start from Austin FC in the opening minutes.

Inter Miami equalize historically as Lionel Messi scores their first-ever goal at Nu Stadium, heading home a cross from Ian Fray after finding space in the box and finishing with precision.

Austin FC take the lead after a free kick delivered by Facundo Torres, with Guilherme Biro rising to head it home and score the first goal in the history of Nu Stadium against Inter Miami.

A stunning strike from Uzuni on the free kick rattles the post, as Inter Miami escape what could have been the opening goal after a powerful attempt from Austin FC.

Austin FC win a dangerous free kick after a hard foul from Segovia on Uzuni, giving the visitors an early chance to threaten from a set piece.

The match kicks off at Nu Stadium as Inter Miami and Austin FC begin their battle.

Inter Miami and Austin FC are already on the field for the anthem and the pre match protocol, with everything set for kickoff at Nu Stadium.

Here is a look at the opening of Nu Stadium, where Inter Miami welcomed fans for the first time in a landmark moment for the club. Bolavip was present to capture the atmosphere and the celebrations surrounding this historic debut.

Inter Miami and Austin FC will now kick off at 8:00 PM ET.

Inter Miami and Austin FC will kick off at 7:45 PM ET, with the schedule adjusted due to the stadium opening events and pre match ceremonies surrounding the debut of Nu Stadium.

Inter Miami are going without Facundo Mura, who trained separately on Thursday. The Herons are monitoring his condition ahead of kickoff at Nu Stadium.

For Austin FC, four players have been ruled out, including Dani Pereira with a hamstring injury, Robert Taylor and Brandon Vazquez with knee problems, and Owen Wolff with a sports hernia. They are also monitoring the fitness of winger Jayden Nelson, who is dealing with a hamstring issue and remains doubtful for the trip to Miami.

Inter Miami confirmed lineup: St. Clair; Ian Fray, Maximiliano Falcon, Micael, Noah Allen; De Paul, David Ayala; Tadeo Allende, Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia; Mateo Silvetti.

Austin FC confirmed lineup: Brad Stuver; Jon Gallagher, Oleksander Svatok, Brendan Hines-Ike, Guilherme Biro; Ilie Sanchez, Nico Dubersarsky, Christian Ramirez; Facundo Torres, Joseph Rosales, Myrto Uzuni.

Lionel Messi is expected to feature in the starting lineup and captain Inter Miami as they officially open their new home. The Herons look set to rely on their star as they step into a historic night at Nu Stadium.

Head coach Javier Mascherano quickly cleared the air, explaining that the move was a pre-planned rest period due to the workload Messi carried.

Inter Miami built Nu Stadium as the centerpiece of the Miami Freedom Park project, creating a landmark moment for the club. The venue sits near Miami International Airport and offers sweeping views of downtown, marking a clear shift into the city after years away.

The club spent six years in Fort Lauderdale, but this move into Miami signals a major change in identity and reach. Nu Stadium holds 26,700 fans and stands as part of a 131-acre entertainment district designed to elevate the matchday experience. Here's how it looks:

Inter Miami vs Austin FC will get underway at 7:30 PM ET (PT:4:30 PM)

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Inter Miami face Austin FC as the hosts open their new stadium in a historic night for the club. With Lionel Messi leading the way, Inter Miami look to make a strong statement in front of their fans.

Stay with us for key information and minute-by-minute updates as Inter Miami and Austin FC battle it out at Nu Stadium.