Instant impact in MLS; Messi's 29-yard stunning freekick hits viral

FRISCO: Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi is sprinkling his magic all over MLS, in the United States. It seems like Inter Miami players too are awestruck watching the little magician do his serpentine dribble across a beeline of defenders. In the League Cup pre-quarter match against FC Dallas, Messi added to his vault another peach of a free kick and a brace. The Argentinan has also reached the ranking as the current top scorer for Inter Miami. In four matches played, Messi has seven goals in his account.

The game ended in a stalemate (4-4) as the whistle blared at 90 mins. Messi scored in the 85th minute to make the scoreline 4-4 to a rousing chants and chaotic celebrations from the crowd. Miami won the game in a penalty shootout(5-3) with Messi finding the net from the spot.