Lionel Messi created a piece of history on his Inter Miami debut game against Cruz Azul on Friday (July 21), as the game at the DRV PNK Stadium became the most watched football (soccer) game in US TV history. A total of 12.5 million viewers watched the Leagues Cup contest.
Messi provided fans with a stellar moment after coming on as a 54th-minute substitute. The MLS club were 1-0 up when Messi came on. Liga MX club Cruz Azul scored in the 65th minute to level proceedings.
The Argentina captain then introduced himself to US football with a magical free-kick in the 94th minute to snatch the win for his new team while also creating a viewership record.
Fans on Twitter reacted to the landmark achieved by the Argentina captain, with one tweeting:
“Someone check on Cristiano. He’s going through it right now.”
Another chimed in:
“He’s the GOAT.”
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