From Leonardo DiCaprio to Selena Gomez, Prince Harry to Tom Holland: Celebs galore in Leo Messi’s first MLS game in LA

On pitch, Messi added two more assists under his belt in a Miami shirt in a 3-1 win.

Messi LA debut: Selena Gomez and Prince Harry

Selena Gomez and Prince Harry were among the star celebs present to watch Lionel Messi play his first game in Los Angeles. (AP/Screengrabs from MLS)

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Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami fairytale entered a star studded chapter on Sunday night in Los Angeles, as the Argentine produced two assists to lead his MLS club to a 3-1 win against LA Galaxy.

The 36-year-old, who has 11 goals in 11 games to his names, has had instant impact for his new club since playing his first game in July.

Miami have only lost once in the 11 games Messi has played for them his latest outing featured the who’s who of the Hollywood town in the stands.

Selena Gomez was all of us watching John McCarthy deny Messi! 😱 https://t.co/A3a564uUSB pic.twitter.com/7likNsWPJD

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 4, 2023

A list of notable attendees from the LA Football Club that was shared on the social media featured Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, Prince Harry, LeBron James, Tobey Maguire, Will Ferrell, Gerard Buttler, Jason Sudeikis, and James Harden among those who attended the game.

Messi showin’ love to Owen Wilson’s fam. 🥰 pic.twitter.com/IpeP0qad8U

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 4, 2023

Among those who got to meet the Miami skipper were Hollywood actor Owen Wilson and Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini, who had moved to LA Galaxy last year.

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On pitch, Messi helped Miami add their two goals in the second half after Facundo Farias put them in the lead in the first 45. The Barcelona trio came into play in the 51st minute as Messi received the ball from Busquets and teed up Alba inside the box.

Leo watching Leo 🤩

Leonardo DiCaprio in LA to watch Messi and #InterMiamiCF take on #LAFC pic.twitter.com/XOUTKBwLPR

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) September 4, 2023

The third goal was a counter attack after LA, who had pushed their numbers forward in search of a goal, lost the ball by the midfield line and Messi bursted into the final third before setting up Leonardo Campagna.

“It was a test to see where we stand. It is an important consequence of what is to come, the group is growing more and more every day.” Messi said post-match.

Inter Miami currently sit 14th in the Eastern Conference points table with 25 points in 25 games.