Lionel Messi scores first preseason goal for Inter Miami

Messi scores for Miami in pre-season victory
Lionel Messi got on the scoresheet Saturday (Sunday in Manila) as Inter Miami opened their pre-season campaign with a penalty shoot-out victory over Mexico's Club America in Las Vegas. Argentinian superstar Messi headed home a Luis Suarez cross from close range after 34 minutes to equalise for the Major League Soccer side after America had taken the lead through Henry Martin moments earlier.
Lionel Messi scores goal as Inter Miami opens preseason play with friendly win over Club America
Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.
Lionel Messi’s Goal Celebration in Preseason Friendly Grabs Attention
In the blink of an eye, Messi pointed at himself and held up three fingers, then pointed at the Club America fans and held up zero. It appeared to be a reference to Argentina's three World Cup trophies (1978, 1986 and 2022) compared to Mexico's zero. La Albiceleste won the 1986 edition on Mexican soil.
What to know as Messi, Inter Miami kick off preseason Saturday in Las Vegas vs. America
The match against America is the first of five preseason dates for Inter Miami on its “Americas Tour”. The team will play games in Peru, Panama and Honduras over the next few weeks and end the tour in Tampa against Orlando City on Valentine’s Day.
Inter Miami vs. Club América in Las Vegas: How to watch Messi preseason match Saturday
Inter Miami will face reigning Liga MX champion Club América at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Here's everything you need to know.
Lionel Messi scores his first goal of preseason for Inter Miami, taunts America fans after rare header goal
Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas. Club America opened the scoring via Henry Martin in the 31st minute but that lead only lasted three minutes for the Mexican side as Messi delivered a rare header goal.
Video: Lionel Messi scores his first goal in 2025 for Inter Miami vs Club America
World Cup champion and Inter Miami star Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the year to level the match at 1-1. Inter Miami returned to action in a high-profile friendly against Club América of Mexico,
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