WATCH: Messi-Mania takes over Times Square, followers in New York chant for the Inter Miami captain

Lionel Messi sparked his Major League Soccer debut by scoring Inter Miami’s second objective in a 2-0 win to finish an 11-game shedding streak for the Eastern Conference aspect.

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The Argentine skipper, who has already gained a trophy throughout his time with the membership (Leagues Cup), discovered the goal following a slick outside-the-boot go within the New York Red Bulls field earlier than receiving the ball within the six-yard field and tapping it in.

His eleventh objective in 9 video games for the MLS aspect resulted in loud celebrations from hundreds gathered on the Times Square within the coronary heart of New York City, the place the sport was being broadcasted on one of many many big billboards.

But even earlier than he had stepped on the pitch instead, Messi had captivated a file 26,276 crowd on the Red Bull Arena – the group’s first sellout crowd of the season – with the anticipation of watching him play.

“We want Messi!” chants would reverberate across the venue, resale tickets for which had been listed for over $1,000 within the week resulting in the sport.

The World Cup-winning captain didn’t disappoint as he saved alive the invincible streak of the David Beckham-owned membership since his first outing for them in July. The win now locations Inter Miami 14th within the 15-team factors desk within the Eastern Conference with 21 factors in 23 video games.