AC Milan player, Christian Pulisic, praised Lionel Messi’s performance when defending Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup. Lionel Messi made his first match as an Inter Miami player in the match against Mexican tick, Cruz Azul, on Saturday (22/7/2023). The match which was held at DRV PNK Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, ended with a score of 2-1 for Inter Miami’s victory.
Enthusiasm was not only seen at the DRV PNK Stadium, which was also filled with celebrities from various backgrounds, including LeBron James (NBA basketball player) and Kim Kardhasian (celebrity). Messi’s debut moment at Inter Miami also caught the attention of the television audience.
Argentine media such as Tyc Sports and El Grafico wrote that Messi’s debut match at Inter Miami was watched by 12.5 million television viewers. This number does not include fans who enjoy the Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul match from a computer, cellphone or tablet model device via an unofficial link. Tyc Sports said that the duel between Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul, which contained the moment of Messi’s debut, was the most popular football match broadcast by US television viewers in history!
The Herons’ victory, nicknamed Inter Miami, was confirmed by Lionel Messi’s free kick in the 90+4th minute. Pulisic was not surprised by Messi’s actions. Because for him, that is what the superstar has always shown over the years on the field.
“That’s something he showed us in the past, over the last decade, even more,” Pulisic said in an interview with Bleacher Report, Monday (24/7/2023). “Everything he has achieved, ended up winning the World Cup and with all the stars watching him play, he came on and scored a goal like that. It doesn’t surprise me anymore,” said the former Chelsea player.
Even though he idolizes Real Madrid, who is Barcelona’s rival, Pulisic still recognizes Lionel Messi’s talent. Pulisic said Messi always creates miracles on the pitch and believes that football fans in America will be enthusiastic to see the superstar play.
“It still feels special to watch him play. Messi always creates magic on the pitch,” he said. “So, to see him play in this country is very exciting and I know a lot of people are excited about that,” Pulisic said. “It’s not easy to score a goal like that in the last minutes. I’m sure it’s something he has practiced many times. He’s very used to big moments and for him it’s nothing,” added Christian Pulisic.
