WATCH: Lionel Messi scores stunning freekick goal on his Inter Miami debut in 2-1 win over Cruz Azul

Star Argentina footballer Lionel Messi made an unforgettable debut for Inter Miami. In a nail-biting thriller against Mexican club Cruz Azul, Messi scored a free kick in the 94th minute of the game. His amazing performance helped Miami win the game 2-1 on Friday in the League Cup.

With the League Cup encounter tied at 1-1 in the fourth minute of stoppage time, Messi drew a free kick right beyond the box, at perfect range for his legendary left foot. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner took a glimpse at Cruz Azul goalkeeper Andres Gudino's position before dropping his head and curving his shot high to the keeper's right and into the top corner.

Here is the video:

Serena Williams COULD NOT BELIEVE HER EYES after that Leo Messi winner 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/yEOupwz7Pw

— Sara 🦋 (@SaraFCBi) July 22, 2023

The crowd at DRV PNK Stadium in Miami went wild, with some fans running onto the pitch before being caught by security. Smoke bombs in Miami's signature pink were detonated in the area behind the goal, which was inhabited by the team's most furious supporters. The presence of the Argentine World Cup winner and all-time great is expected to propel the sport into the American mainstream once again.

Lionel Messi got amazing support in his debut game

Messi became the biggest signing in MLS history when he joined Miami after his contract with PSG expired in June. Among those in attendance were NBA legend LeBron James, A-list celebrity Kim Kardashian, and tennis legend Serena Williams. Many supporters wore replica pink Miami shirts with Messi's name and number 10 on the back. Others were wearing Messi masks and flags.

After scoring his debut goal, Messi said, "I knew I had to score; it was the last play of the game. I wanted to score, so we didn't go to penalties. It was very important for us to get this win; it's a new tournament, and it's going to give us confidence moving forward." Notably, with this victory, Inter Miami earned three more points in the League Cup.