Inter Miami may have only been back in preseason play for about five days or so but Lionel Messi didn't need long to score his first goal of 2025 facing Club America in Las Vegas or to show off a unique celebration.

Lionel Messi First Goal Of 2025: Lionel Messi manages to score a goal for 21st consecutive year, as the Inter Miami captain thumped in a header inside the 6-yard-box off Luis Suarez's cross to equalise against Club America in a club friendly.

Lionel Messi scored a goal and made his presence known throughout the first half as Inter Miami beat Mexican superpower Club America 3-2 on penalty kicks after the teams played to a 2-2 deadlock in regulation on Saturday night.