Messi debut for Inter Miami vs Cruz Azul. Leo Messi vs Cruz Azul. Messi first goal for Inter Miami. Lionel Messi news today. Today football fans witnessed an unprecedented convergence of star power as numerous celebrities flocked to witness Lionel Messi's highly-anticipated debut for Inter Miami against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup tournament. Among the crowd were icons from various fields, including the legendary basketball player LeBron James and the famous reality TV star Kim Kardashian.