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Lionel Messi's Inter Miami debut game sets record on US television
Football
- 24 July, 2023
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Lionel Messi created a piece of history on his Inter Miami debut game against Cruz Azul on Friday (July 21), as the game at the DRV PNK Stadium became the most-watched football (soccer) game in US TV history.
According to Report, a total of 12.5 million viewers watched the Leagues Cup contest.
Messi provided fans with a stellar moment after coming on as a 54th-minute substitute. The MLS club were 1-0 up when Messi came on. Liga MX club Cruz Azul scored in the 65th minute to level proceedings.
The Argentina captain then introduced himself to US football with a magical free-kick in the 94th minute to snatch the win for his new team while also creating a viewership record.
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