Watch Lionel Messi Score First Inter Miami Goal From Open Play After Fine Pass From Sergio Busquets

It took Lionel Messi just eight minutes to score on his first start for Inter Miami.

The 36-year-old - who netted a 94th-minute winner direct from a free-kick in a 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul on Friday - opened the scoring against Atlanta United on Tuesday.

His first Miami goal from open play was set up by former Barcelona teammate Sergio Busquets, who cut through the Atlanta defense with a fine through pass.

Messi hit the post with his initial effort before converting the rebound with his right foot.

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Lionel Messi pictured scoring from open play for the first time in his Inter Miami career

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Messi scored another goal 14 minutes later - again with his right foot.

His second goal of the game was assisted by Robert Taylor, who later made it 3-0 with a superb volley.

Taylor scored another eight minutes into the second half when Messi recorded the first assist of his Miami career.

Miami eventually ran out as 4-0 winners - the team's biggest margin of victory since October 2021.

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Messi scored two goals inside the first 22 minutes of Tuesday's game against Atlanta

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