Sergio Aguero Celebrates Lionel Messi’s Dramatic Free Kick Goal in Inter Miami Debut: Video

Sergio Aguero Celebrates Lionel Messi’s Dramatic Free Kick Goal in Inter Miami Debut: Video

Joel Reyes
updated at July 24, 2023 at 9:13 AM
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  • Sergio Aguero watched Lionel Messi’s debut for Inter Miami on Friday night
  • The former Manchester City star was caught on video celebrating Messi’s late goal
  • Several celebrities watched the football icon’s US debut, including LeBron James and Kim Kardashian

Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi are friendship goals.

The two Argentine legends have been there for each other in the most important moments of their lives.

It wasn’t a complete surprise then to see Aguero make the trip to the United States to catch his close pal’s debut for Inter Miami on Friday night.

Sergio Aguero, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami, MLS, Cruz Azul, Serena Williams, LeBron James, Kim Kardashian
Sergio Aguero and Lionel Messi. Images: Ion Alcoba/ Mike Ehrmann.
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The travel was all worth it for Aguero as Messi scored a free kick deep into second-half injury time to hand Inter Miami a dramatic 2-1 victory over Liga MX side Cruz Azul.

Aguero’s priceless reaction to goal

Aguero was caught on video celebrating like crazy after Messi scored the late winner.

The 35-year-old jumped for joy as Messi got his pro career in the United States off to a winning start.

Aguesro also captured the winning moment on his phone and posted the clip on his social media accounts.

He can be heard shouting after Messi’s free-kick found the back of the net.

Celebrities watched Messi’s debut

Aguero wasn’t the only celebrity to watch the football icon’s first game as an MLS player.

Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James made the trip to Florida to see Messi’s debut live. They were seen hugging each other before the start of the Leagues Cup game on Friday.

Kim Kardashian also watched the game alongside her child Saint.

The reality star posted on her Instagram account that her kid got a special gift after the game, with Messi handing a signed jersey to Saint.

Williams and Beckham’s reactions

Sports Brief also reported that Serena Williams watched the game between Inter Miami and Cruz Azul live.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion’s jaw dropped the moment Messi netted the set piece.

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham was emotional after the goal, with the former England international close to tears following Messi’s latest masterpiece.

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Joel Reyes is a sports editor at Sportsbrief.com with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines. He has eight years of work experience in sports writing.
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