Lionel Messi’s debut with Inter Miami: Funniest memes and reactions

Lionel Messi finally suited up for Inter Miami in a match against Cruz Azul. The internet went crazy with his presentation at the MLS club, but here are the funniest memes and reactions.

July 21, 2023 08:34PM EDT

**© Stacy Revere/Getty Images**Messi at his first game with his new club

Lionel Messi arrived in the United States, setting a precedent with his move. Now, he is having his first match at Inter Miami on a date that won’t be forgotten by American fans. Everyone will remember where they were when he introduced himself in his new team.

Messi didn’t start the game against Cruz Azul because of Gerardo Martino’s decision. The head coach of Inter Miami opted for a cautious approach with their superstar considering he only had a few training sessions with the team following his vacations.

The context for Messi’s debut was a 2023 Leagues Cup group match. Despite teams don’t travel in this competition, Inter Miami had the chance to play at their own stadium. He will come off the bench, but his presence always leaves things to talk about for those watching.

Lionel Messi’s first match at Inter Miami: Funniest memes and reactions

Las pibas que van a ver a Barbie cruzándose con los pibes que van a ver al inter miami de Messi pic.twitter.com/bfdkpEZuGe
— 𝘼𝙑 ⭐️🌟⭐️ (@AV91218) July 21, 2023

Messi got me watching some made up North American soccer tournament on a Friday night. Ronaldo could never.
— Anthlionel Messwards (@SquiIIiamFancy3) July 22, 2023

3 minutes in and Messi watching this Miami defense from the bench has to be seriously questioning some decisions. 😬 #LeaguesCup2023
— Logan Thein (@LoganStLouis) July 22, 2023

Inter Miami new logo after signing Barca legends pic.twitter.com/smmwh6UsEU
— IG: footy.memes.21 (@footymemes21) July 22, 2023

🚨#ÚLTIMAHORA se filtran Imágenes exclusivas de Apple TV Messi, Robert Taylor y Leonardo Campana del Inter de Miami vs todos los del Cruz Azul pic.twitter.com/gzAKXL4oYG
— sabesqueeresmexicano 🇲🇽 (@sabesqueeresmx) July 21, 2023

Porque tan elegante Homero
Pues ya juega el inter de miami muchacho#Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/AeDClyNLKH
— Rubiodeamerica 🌟🌟🌟 (@rubiodeamerica) July 21, 2023

Right you’re telling me I stayed up for the Inter Miami game and Messi isn’t even starting…

People saying he will probably come on in 60th minute, it’s already 1 I’m not staying up until 3am 😭
— MrBDK (@MrBDK_YT) July 21, 2023

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