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Lionel Messi set to lead Inter Miami

By Atrayo Bhattacharya

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Messi to lead Inter Miami

Football legend and World Cup winner Lionel Messi will be the new Inter Miami skipper, confirmed their tactician Gerardo Martino on Monday.

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Messi had joined MLC

The Argentine sensation joined the Major League Soccer outfit earlier this month and has lived up to the hype by scoring from a freekick on his debut and helping them win against Cruz Azul.

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Messi helped Inter Miami win

Before Messi's freekick winner against Cruz Azul, Inter Miami were winless in their last six matches this season. They are still at the bottom of the MLS.

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Record-breaking numbers in US television history

As per several reports, Messi's debut game created history as the match at the Drive Pink Stadium became the most watched football (soccer) game in the history of United States television.

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Messi's run for Barcelona

Messi played 778 matches for Barcelona, managing a record 672 goals. Messi managed 269 assists for Barcelona.

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Top scorer in European club career football

Messi's 704 goals tally is the highest for any player in European club football. Recently, Messi joined Cristiano Ronaldo (701) as the second player to score 700-plus goals.

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