David Beckham Discloses His Reaction to Lionel Messi’s First Goal for Inter Miami

• Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami in July after departing from Paris Saint-Germain
• He scored a last-minute match-winning free kick on his debut against Cruz Azul
• Miami co-owner, David Beckham has expressed how he felt about Messi's goal

Lionel Messi joining Inter Miami was the stuff of dreams for David Beckham, but not in his wildest dreams would he have imagined the success that union would bring so soon.

Messi ran down his two-year contract at Paris Saint-Germain and opted to join the Herons in Major League Soccer over returning to Barcelona or the lucrative Saudi Arabian offer.

Per Goal, Saudi giants Al-Hilal offered Messi a whopping salary of about €1.5 billion, which he turned down in favour of accepting $54mil to join the MLS franchise.

He came on as a second-half substitute for his debut in the Leagues Cup against Mexican club, Cruz Azul and scored a last-minute match-winning free kick to win it 2-1 for Miami.

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Beckham's reaction to Messi's free kick

Per a video making rounds on social media, the Manchester United legend was moved to tears when Messi scored, but his reaction went beyond that, which he has now disclosed.

In an interview, he expressed his full reaction to TIME after Messi was named 2023 Athlete of the Year for his World Cup exploits and influence on football in America.

"I remember getting in the car on the way back, and I said to Victoria, 'I’m not even sure I can drive home'. You couldn’t have written it better. It was for MLS, and for America. It was for the future of the game," he said.

The former Real Madrid star admitted he never doubted he would get Messi to Miami, but Barcelona were his only problem.

"The one that really worried me was Barcelona. He never got to say goodbye to the fans, or say goodbye to the club," he added.

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The World Cup winner helped the club to its first trophy - the Leagues Cup - and won his record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or award, which was presented to him by Beckham.

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Messi admits Saudi Arabia's attraction

Sports Brief also previously reported on Messi admitting to Saudi Arabia's attraction, which could have seen him reunited with rival, Cristiano Ronaldo.

His decision to go to the USA prompted the Portuguese veteran to claim their rivalry was 'over' after they ended their respective time in European football.