Argentina superstar Lionel Messi opened his 2025 account with a stunning header to level the match at 1-1 for Inter Miami against Club América in a friendly.

Lionel Messi scored his first goal of the 2025 preseason, as Inter Miami CF rallied to beat Club America 3-2 on penalties in their preseason opener at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday (IST).

Lionel Messi has gone viral after responding to the Mexican crowd with a gesture during Inter Miami's pre-season opener, which ended in victory on Saturday.

Lionel Messi First Goal Of 2025: The Argentine scores his goal for the calendar year of 2025 in Inter Miami's dramatic win. WATCH.