Argentine Super star Lionel Messi was the hero last night in the MLS, after scoring well taken and trademark free kick to hand Inter Miami Fc a vital win over Mexican Side Cruz Azul.

Playing in the Leagues Cup match , Messi score d the game winning goal in the final moments of the second half, curling in a magnificent free-kick strike from outside the box to seal the 2-1 Inter Miami victory at sold-out DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Leagues Cup, an annual tournament between MLS and Liga MX, was expanded this year to include all teams in each league.

Months after winning the World Cup with Argentina, Messi entered the game in the 54th minute, with Inter Miami holding a 1-0 lead.

Cruz Azul equalized in the 65th minute, opening the door for Messi’s game-winning heroics to send the stadium into a frenzy.