Lionel Messi grabs last-ditch debut winner for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi fires in the winning goal from a free-kick. Pic: Lynne Sladky/AP

Lionel Messi began his Inter Miami career with a bang as the Argentinian magician capped his debut with a stunning free-kick winner against Cruz Azul deep in stoppage time.

Seven months on from lifting the World Cup, the eyes of the footballing world were trained on Florida as the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner made his eagerly anticipated first appearance.