Authentic!

With this ball, #10 Lionel Messi scored his first-ever goal in his first-ever match with Inter Miami CF and MLS. The goal came at minute 90+4 to make the final score 2-1 for Inter Miami CF in the opening match of Leagues Cup 2023 vs. Cruz Azul from LIGA

MX on July 21, 2023. This goal was the first of 10 scored by Messi in the tournament, which Inter Miami CF won, and he was awarded Top Scorer. This is also the first Messi goal ball ever authenticated as such.