"Lionel Messi needed just 10 minutes to score Inter Miami's first goal in their long-awaited new stadium, in front of a stand that bears his name."
"Austin defender Guilherme Biro scored the first goal at Nu Stadium, but Messi quickly made his mark with a header four minutes later."
"Luis Suárez volleyed in from close range following a corner, ensuring that Miami's coach Javier Mascherano's 'dream day' did not end on a somber note."
"Messi came close to delivering a perfect finale, only to see one of his trademark free kicks come back off the post in the dying minutes."
Lionel Messi scored Inter Miami's first goal in their new stadium just 10 minutes into the match against Austin FC. Austin's Guilherme Biro scored the first goal of the game. Messi's header equalized shortly after. Austin regained the lead with a goal from Jayden Nelson. Luis Suárez later scored to level the match at 2-2. Messi nearly secured a win with a free kick that hit the post. This match marked Miami's first home game in their city after years in Fort Lauderdale.
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