Sometimes we may think we’ve seen it all, but that’s when Lionel Messi proves us wrong. In the very first game of the 2024 MLS season, the Inter Miami star came up with a magical moment never seen before.
Shortly before halftime, the Argentine superstar left everyone at Chase Stadium and those watching on Apple TV in awe as he dribbled over an injured Real Salt Lake player.
Leo was trying to find a way to shoot, and not even an opponent lying on the field was going to stand on his way. His shot was blocked, but Messi’s creative solution still gave a lot to talk about on social media.
Messi really dribbled an injured player by chipping him with the precision of a surgeon. He's so fake man 😭
Lionel Messi sets up Inter Miami’s first official goal in 2024
Messi struggled to get on the scoresheet in the season opener, with the Real Salt Lake coming up with creative strategies to prevent him from scoring. However, the 8x Ballon d’Or winner still managed to help the hosts take the lead.
After 39 minutes, the 36-year-old set up Inter Miami’s opener, providing an assist for Robert Taylor to put the Herons in front. This was the club’s first official goal of the year after a complicated preseason.
New season, same Robert Taylor bangers 😏🔥 Messi ➡️ Taylor in behind the backline who finishes it to give us the lead 👏 #MIAvRSL | 1-0
Gerardo Martino’s side had won just one out of seven exhibition matches played in different parts of the world, with Inter Miami visiting El Salvador, Dallas, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong, and Japan in their global tour.
This year, the South Florida team dreams high with MLS, Concacaf Champions Cup, Leagues Cup, and US Open Cup on the horizon.
