Despite the fact that Speed is a noted Ronaldo fanatic, he was moved by Messi’s game-winning goal.
Lionel Messi’s spectacular injury-time victory for Inter Miami vs. Cruz Azul on his debut turned YouTube and Twitch star IShowSpeed into an immediate fan.
Messi declined numerous lucrative offers from different nations to sign with the Florida-based team after leaving French champions Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the previous campaign.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s debut was seen by a large crowd of 20,000 people, including A-list stars like LeBron James, Serena Williams, and Kim Kardashian.
Messi duly obliged and created another moment of brilliance in front of a boisterous crowd at the DRV PNK Stadium, leaving fans like Speed speechless.
Messi wins with a stunning first-game performance.
Though Messi started on the bench, he was introduced in the 54th minute, along with Sergio Busquets – another former Barcelona legend.
Messi only trained with his teammates for the first time on Tuesday but appeared to have an instant understanding with many players.
And with what ended up being one of the final kicks of the game, the forward curled in a stunning free-kick to clinch victory for his new side.
His goal sent fans into raptures and Inter Miami president David Beckham was nearly reduced to tears.
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It’s a strike that Inter Miami supporters will always remember and one that will definitely further cement his reputation as one of the greatest footballers of all time.
When Messi scores the winning goal, speed reacts
Speed has established a reputation as a fervent Cristiano Ronaldo supporter and has regularly emphasised his opinion that the Portuguese striker is the greatest player to ever play the game.
Speed finally had the chance to meet his hero last month, and a video of the encounter nearly crashed the internet.
