Enrique praises Messi after scoring in Inter Miami’s debut

Former Liverpool defender Jose Enrique has named Inter Miami star Lionel Messi the Greatest Of All Time (GOAT) following the Argentine’s stunning debut for his team on Friday.

Messi scored a late free kick in injury time to help Inter Miami upset Cruz Azul 2-1 in a Leagues Cup match.

During the match, the former Barcelona captain came on as a 54th-minute substitute.

Messi’s performance for Inter Miami enraged football fans in the United States.

Messi posted on Instagram following the game, “LET’S GO!!!” It was critical for us and our fans to begin the @leaguescup with a victory. We continue…”

His Instagram post has now received nearly 12 million likes, and other celebrities, including fellow players, have replied.

In response to Messi’s post, Enrique, who played in the Premier League for clubs such as Liverpool and Newcastle United, added a GOAT emoji in the comments.