Lionel Messi highlight: Late goal saves Inter Miami on road vs. LA Galaxy

Lionel Messi’s first goal of the 2024 MLS season was a beauty.

Messi scored with a sliding left boot inside the goal area to rescue Inter Miami and force a 1-1 draw against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday night in Carson, California.

Inter Miami, on the brink of their first loss, saw Messi score in the 92nd minute of the match.

Messi’s goal came after a series of passes between him and longtime teammate Jordi Alba along the left side of the pitch two minutes into extra time.

It was enough time for Messi to make his mark, and help Inter Miami begin the season with a 1-1-0 (win-draw-loss) record after two matches.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lionel Messi goal saves Inter Miami against Los Angeles Galaxy