The soccer player’s game-winning free kick in his Inter Miami debut, which broke a stalemate, was seen by the NBA legend.Lionel Messi is being greeted warmly in America by LeBron James. The 38-year-old NBA icon posted pictures of himself embracing the Argentine soccer player in the stadium stands on Friday following his thrilling Inter Miami debut.”Greetings, brother! It’s always good to witness and be among greatness! James posted on Instagram, saying, “@leomessi 🤎 #ComingToAmerica.”“Many thanks, brother! It was a pleasure to meet you! Messi commented on both James’ Instagram Story and his own post.A video of Messi interacting with his colleagues while strolling along the sidelines prior to taking the pitch was also shared by the Los Angeles Laker.James’ post follows Messi’s goal-filled debut for Inter Miami, where he scored a free kick in the 94th minute to break a 1-all draw with Cruz Azul of Mexico City and lead his team to a 2-all triumph, according Yahoo Sports.In addition to James, a number of A-list celebrities from Hollywood, including Kim Kardashian, Serena Williams, David Beckham, who co-owns Inter Miami, and his wife Victoria Beckham, were present for the game-winning play.This was Inter Miami’s inaugural game in the Leagues Cup, a month-long competition between Liga MX and Major League Soccer teams. The next game for Messi and Inter Miami is set for July 25 against Atlanta United.Following Messi’s announcement that he was bringing his skills to South Beach following Argentina’s third World Cup victory in January, the event gained attention.He told the Spanish media in June, “I have decided that I am going to Miami,” Mundo Deportivo and Sport. “I still don’t have it agreed upon 100% and a few things are needed, but well, we decided to continue my path there.”Messi’s first World Cup victory encouraged him to push himself and take pleasure in the game “in another way.””After winning the World Cup and not being able to return to Barcelona, it was my turn to go to the league of the United States to live football in another way and to enjoy the day to day more,” he said. “Of course, with the same accountability and drive to do well as always. but with more composure.”