Two years ago today, Lionel Messi made his debut for Inter Miami and he truly announced himself in the most special way.The MLS side faced Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup and went into the break ahead,

With braces from Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia and a goal from Jordi Alba, the win brought Miami to 41 points in 21 games, and kept them in the running for the top of MLS and the Eastern Conference, ahead of next week’s match against FC Cincinnati.

By the time the 60th minute rolled around, the boisterous — and largely pro-Lionel Messi — crowd had nearly reached a fever pitch at Sports Illustrated Stadium.