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Lionel Messi, widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time, has recently made headlines by making a surprising move from reigning Ligue 1 champions, PSG to Inter Miami CF, a Major League Soccer (MLS) team based in the United States. This unexpected transfer has sent shockwaves throughout the football world, sparking discussions and debates among fans, pundits, and fellow players alike.

However what caught everyone’s attention more than the change was that Lionel Messi being him even scored his first goal for his new team in the debut match itself. This news was not all only pleasantly shocking for his fans but a lot of prominent names who were present live to witness the magic happen including Serena Williams and her husband.

Lionel Messi shocks Serena Williams and her husband with his first goal for Inter Miami

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Even in his association with the new team, Lionel Messi continues to embark on newer heights and achievements. It was clearly evident in his first goal at the debut match he had along with this new team.

This match was attended by a lot of infamous personalities including Serena Williams and her family. Her husband Alexis Ohanian was equally shocked just like Serena Williams as they watched Messi ‘copy-paste’ his playing style for his current team as he did for Barcelona, PSG and Argentina.

Messi’s departure from PSG marks the end of an era. He leaves European football after conquering two different leagues. Over his 15-year association with top flight football, Messi has won numerous titles and shattered records, including ten La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, and four UEFA Champions League titles. He capped off an illustrious career by winning the World Cup as the player of the tournament.

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Individually, Messi has also won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award seven times, further solidifying his status as a footballing legend.

Messi’s debut match with Inter Miami invited other prominent guests to the audience

Messi’s move to Inter Miami has undoubtedly caused a stir in the world of football, raising questions about his motivations and the potential impact on his legacy. This being his debut match for Inter Miami let a lot of attention diverted to the match and Messi of course. And this is why this match was not only attended by his fans but also by many famous celebrities such as Kim Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, David Beckham, and LeBron James as well.

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Some argue that the move to MLS could be seen as a step down from the high level of competition in European leagues, while others believe that the change of scenery and the opportunity to expand his brand in the United States could be beneficial to his career.

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