Martino Reveals He Has Watched Messi’s Pass to Cremaschi Before His MLS Debut Goal at Least 10 Times

• Lionel Messi scored on his MLS debut against the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night
• Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino revealed he has watched the goal more than 10 times
• Martino marveled at Messi’s vision to find Benjamin Cremaschi in the build-up to the goal

Lionel Messi never ceases to amaze Inter Miami coach Gerardo Martino.

The Argentine star captured the imagination of sports fans everywhere with his debut goal against the New York Red Bulls.

Martino was asked about Messi’s first-ever goal in Major League Soccer, and he made a surprise revelation about the football icon’s late strike against the Red Bulls.

The 60-year-old revealed on Tuesday that he has watched the Argentine star’s pass in the build-up to his debut goal against the New York Red Bulls at least 10 times.

Martino explained why that was the case, saying:

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“It is the first time I think I have watched a pass no less than 10 times because when I played soccer I liked to assist. I have no idea how he saw Cremaschi.”

Messi's pass unlocks New York's defense

New York Red Bulls players swarmed Messi after he received an acrobatic pass from Jordi Alba inside the box.

He remained calm and didn’t panic as he always does, before releasing Benjamin Cremaschi with an exquisite through ball with the outside of his left boot.

Messi’s weighted pass was absolutely perfect as he dissected New York’s defense by finding Cremaschi’s run on the right side of the box.

The Red Bulls tried to regroup, but their defense was already in disarray after Messi’s incredible pass.

Cremaschi returned the favor, hitting a first-time cross toward Messi, who was wide open in front of New York’s goal.

Messi made no mistake with his tap-in to score his first-ever league goal in the United States, per Yahoo Sports.

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He has scored 11 goals since joining Inter Miami, but it was his vision before his late strike against New York that took Martino's breath away.

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Sports Brief also reported on Messi’s first MLS start.

Martino told reporters that the Argentine star will be starting for Inter Miami in their clash against Nashville SC on Wednesday.

Messi came off the bench on his debut against the New York Red Bulls.