WATCH: Messi-Mania takes over Times Square, fans in New York chant for the Inter Miami captain | Football News

Lionel Messi sparked his Major League Soccer debut scoring Inter Miami’s second goal in a 2-0 win to end an 11-game losing streak for the Eastern Conference side.Most Read
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The Argentine skipper, who has already won a trophy during his time with the club (Leagues Cup), found the target following a slick outside-the-boot pass in the New York Red Bulls box before receiving the ball in the six-yard box and tapping it in.
His 11th goal in nine games for the MLS side resulted in loud celebrations from thousands gathered at the Times Square in the heart of New York City, where the game was being broadcasted on one of the many giant billboards.

But even before he had stepped on the pitch as a substitute, Messi had captivated a record 26,276 crowd at the Red Bull Arena – the team’s first sellout crowd of the season – with the anticipation of watching him play.

“We want Messi!” chants would reverberate around the venue, resale tickets for which were led for over $1,000 in the week leading to the game.

The World Cup-winning captain didn’t disappoint as he kept alive the invincible streak of the David Beckham-owned club since his first outing for them in July. The win now places Inter Miami 14th in the 15-team points table in the Eastern Conference with 21 points in 23 games.