Superstar Lionel Messi scored his first official goal in 2024.

On the morning of February 26, Messi’s Inter Miami had a trip to rival LA Galaxy’s field in round 2 of the American Professional League (MLS). Facing a strong opponent, Inter Miami faced many difficulties. In the whole match, the team coached by Tata Martino received 23 shots, 9 of which were on target. In the 75th minute, Dejan Joveljic opened the score for LA Galaxy with a close-range kick in the penalty area.

Receiving a goal, Inter Miami was forced to attack. However, this team did not show many offensive pieces other than pushing the ball to Messi. LA Galaxy also knows this. However, in the end, the home team was powerless to stop the 2022 World Cup champion.

In the third minute of injury time, Messi held the ball from the middle of the field, had two bounces with Jordi Alba before a delicate shot in the penalty area brought the equalizer. This is Messi’s first official goal in 2024 and also the 822nd goal in the 36-year-old superstar’s career.

The fans bowed their heads in admiration before Messi’s goal

Messi just scored his first official goal in 2024

Witnessing Messi’s brilliance, many fans in the stands bowed to express their admiration for this superstar.

With a 1-1 final draw, Inter Miami temporarily rose to the top position in the Eastern rankings with 4 points after 2 matches. On the morning of March 3, Messi and his teammates returned to their home field to compete against Orlando City.