Numerous global celebrities graced the event as they witnessed Lionel Messi’s inaugural appearance for Inter Miami.
After a period of fervent rumors and speculation, Messi officially announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain to join Inter Miami last month.
Messi was showcased before a thrilled audience at Fort Lauderdale last Sunday following his signing with the club.
Friday night marked the highly awaited debut of the Argentine superstar for his newfound team.
At the 90th minute mark, Inter Miami found themselves tied 1-1 with Cruz Azul in an intense match.
Nevertheless, Lionel Messi stole the show by delivering a breathtaking free-kick that secured a victory for his team.
Among the spectators were several prominent figures from the global stage, such as television personality Kim Kardashian, tennis legend Serena Williams, and the family of Inter Miami co-owner, David Beckham.
After witnessing Messi’s extraordinary moment, the cameras captured the reactions of Kardashian, Williams, and the Beckhams.
The reaction of Kim Kardashian, Selena Williams, Beckham and his family to Messi Free-Kick 😍
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Fans were quick to react on social media.
One said: “Serena Williams COULD NOT BELIEVE HER EYES after that Leo Messi winner.”
Another tweeted: “Serena Williams’ reaction to Messi’s game winner is everything.”
A third fan added: “Kim K. Serena Williams all capturing a moment of History with Messi .”
Someone else wrote: “ONLY Lionel Messi can leave Serene Williams and Kim Kardashian in awe, what a player, GOAT.”
During a post-match interview, Beckham said: “It’s terrible watching these games. As an ex-player, you get frustrated. As a player, you can do something about it if you’re losing, when you’re an owner, you can’t.
“But tonight is about the people. It’s about this. This is what we always saw as our vision, me and Jorge and Jose and the club, this is what we saw.”
Messi and Inter Miami will be back in action next Tuesday as they host Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup.