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Lionel Messi cannot fail to impress, can he? Recently, he made his much-awaited Inter Miami debut as they took on Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup encounter. The Argentinian made the difference yet again as his stoppage time goal gave Inter Miami the victory in the Group J match. Subsequently, it sent the world into a frenzy as social media was abuzz with praises for one of the best players in the sport.

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Not only the fans but also the celebrities present to witness Messi’s magic were left awestruck by his brilliance. Amongst them was the 23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams. The younger Williams sister was present with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and cheered jubilantly as Messi scored the winner. Despite Messi’s heroics and history-setting game, Alexis made a surprising revelation.

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What did Serena Williams’ husband reveal?

Messi’s magic for Inter Miami was a historic game of sorts. His debut game for Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul is the most watched American Soccer Game in the USA TV History with 12.5 Million Viewers. Further, known for tumbling records, Messi’s debut game for Inter Miami has made it to the record books.

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Earlier today, Alexis, who was in attendance to witness Messi create history, commented on the league Messi will be going to play, which is the MLS. The Reddit co-founder often shares his views on sports in general and soccer in particular, especially after investing in Angel City FC, a club worth $115 Million.

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He took to Twitter to comment about various American leagues, saying, “NFL won’t give up easily and NBA keeps rising… @NWSL will be bigger than @MLS. Save this X.” The 40-year-old is a big supporter of women’s soccer and often attends his NWSL team’s soccer games.

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Serena’s reaction to the wonder goal of Lionel Messi

The American tennis legend, who was in attendance during Inter Miami’s match featuring Messi, gushed over the Argentine’s brilliance. As Lionel Messi scored the stoppage-time winner, Serena was left shell-shocked and couldn’t believe with what she had seen. The video quickly went viral on social media and garnered numerous reactions.

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While this is just the beginning of Messi’s tenure in Inter Miami, it remains to be seen how he performs in the upcoming games. Can the soccer legend continue his sublime form? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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