After establishing himself as a legend at Tottenham, Son Heung-min made the bold move to MLS, taking on the mantle of franchise player at LAFC following Olivier Giroud’s exit. In his first league start, the South Korean star did not find the back of the net but made an immediate impact by notching his first assist. His performance drew instant comparisons to Lionel Messi’s headline-grabbing debut with Inter Miami back in 2023.

Despite Lionel Messi scoring in his debut with Inter Miami against Cruz Azul of Liga MX in the 2023 Leagues Cup, the Argentine superstar could not replicate his scoring magic in his first MLS start. Inter Miami faced Nashville SC on August 30th of 2023, and the game concluded in a scoreless draw. In contrast, the LAFC star delivered a crucial assist in his own first

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