Inter Miami’s highly anticipated season opener against New York City FC is off to an electrifying start, with Lionel Messi making an immediate impact. The match is already proving to be a rollercoaster of emotions, featuring an early goal, a stunning equalizer, and a shocking red card. Here’s how the action has unfolded so far:
Messi’s Magic: Assist in Just 5 Minutes! Inter Miami wasted no time making a statement, with Lionel Messi setting up the team’s first goal of the season. In the fifth minute, Messi orchestrated a brilliant sequence:
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- A quick pass to Jordi Alba
- Alba returned it to Messi
- Messi found 21-year-old Toto Avilés in the middle of the box
- Avilés fired it into the net! Inter Miami 1, NYCFC 0
NYCFC Strikes Back! New York City FC responded in the 26th minute with a set-piece goal.
- Santi Rodriguez tapped a free kick to Mitja Ilenič
- Miami’s defense failed to react in time
- Ilenič capitalized, striking past the keeper!
- Score Tied: 1-1
RED CARD DRAMA: Miami Down to 10 Men! The game took a dramatic turn when Toto Avilés, Miami’s goal scorer, went from hero to villain in an instant:
- Avilés made a reckless tackle on NYCFC’s Alonso Martínez
- The referee showed no hesitation—RED CARD!
- Miami now has to play the rest of the match with just 10 players
Messi’s Journey with Miami: More Titles Incoming? Since arriving in Miami in 2023, Messi has transformed the club from underdogs into trophy winners in just two months. Now, with his longtime teammate as head coach, the Argentine superstar has his sights set on multiple championships this season.
Inter Miami has already made a strong start this year in the Concacaf Champions Cup, where Messi’s goal secured a 1-0 victory over Sporting Kansas City in freezing temperatures. With his leadership, Miami is gearing up for a season filled with ambition, dominance, and possibly more silverware.
What’s Next?
- Can Messi inspire a shorthanded Miami to victory?
- Will NYCFC take advantage of the extra man?
- Stay tuned for more live updates!
What do you think? Can Inter Miami pull off the win with 10 men? Drop your predictions in the comments!