Lionel Messi has been named the new captain of Inter Miami

Following his outstanding MLS debut, Inter Miami has named Lionel Messi as the team's new captain. Messi came off the bench in the Leagues Cup opener against Cruz Azul on Friday.He scored the game-winning goal with a last-second free-kick in front of their home fans at DRV PNK Stadium, securing a 2-1 victory. Messi was given the captain's armband as soon as he entered the pitch in the second half. Former Newcastle United defender DeAndre Yedlin handed it to Sergio Busquets after his maiden substitute appearance.