Lionel Messi Leaves David Beckham in Tears After Winning Freekick on Inter Miami Debut, Video

• Lionel Messi opened his Inter Miami account with a match-winning freekick
• He came off the bench for his debut and left an instant mark on the American audience
• Miami co-owner David Beckham could not hide his emotions after Messi's winner

Lionel Messi needed no introduction and also required no time in delighting his new audience with a beautiful match-winning freekick on his Inter Miami debut.

The long-awaited Messi debut for his new club came in the Leagues Cup against Mexican club Cruz Azul, and he made the difference in the final minute.

He came on to the fray in the second half with Miami leading 1-0 before the Mexicans pulled one back, and the MLS franchise required an extraordinary intervention to win it

The match had in attendance a host of American celebrities, including NBA star LeBron James, reality TV star Kim Kardashian and tennis legend Serena Williams.

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Beckham emotional after Messi's freekick

Football legend David Beckham co-owns the club with American businessman Jorge Mas and was instrumental in bringing Messi to the soccer league.

He was in disbelief after the Argentina captain gave the team a win with a trademark freekick in the final minute and could not hide his emotions with tears of joy.

The former England international was a freekick master during his days and earned the catchphrase "bend it like Becks" for his technique.

The victory ends Miami's eleven mes winless run as they prepare to face Atlanta United next in the league.

Messi leaves fans speechless

Beckham was not the only one inside the DRV PNK stadium touched by the freekick. As Sports Brief reported, fans were awed by Messi's beauty and gave a loud roar when it hit the back of the net.

Serena Williams, who was in the stands with his daughter, Olympia, was shell shocked and took her seconds before absorbing what she saw with the magnificent freekick.

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The Argentina captain ran to celebrate with his family on the touchline before handshakes and hugs with his teammates and opponents.

LeBron James attend Messi's debut

Sports Brief also reported that NBA legend LeBron James attended Messi's debut and was seen sharing a hug with the football superstar before he went in for his debut.

He was speechless after the game and only tweeted one word - INCREDIBLE!