The Los Angeles FC team with French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and former Tottenham star Heung-min Son in its ranks gave a clear signal by defeating champion Inter Miami 3-0 in the first round of the new season of the American Major League Soccer, AFP reported, BTA reported.
The match was played in front of 77 thousand spectators, which is the second largest attendance for a match in MLS history.
Son assisted David Martinez's goal in the 38th minute, and after the break, Denis Buanga and Nathan Ordaz made the final 3-0.
Lionel Messi recovered from an Achilles tendon injury, but seemed to lack the rhythm of the game. The 2022 world champion with Argentina got into an argument with Ryan Porthos from the rival team.