Luis Suarez Inter MiamiGetty

WATCH: Luis Suarez opens his Inter Miami account! Lionel Messi's new team-mate nets vs Al-Hilal in Riyadh Cup

Article continues below

Article continues below

Article continues below

  • Suarez opens Inter Miami account
  • First Herons goal of MLS preseason
  • Taking on Al-Hilal in Riyadh Cup
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Suarez made a perfect striker's run, following the ball after a Julian Gressel shot was tipped wide. His trailing run saw him capitalize on the loose ball and he tucked it home in clean fashion. The strike was subject to a lengthy VAR review, but after the referee team looked it over, they allowed the Herons their first of the day.

  • Advertisement
  • WATCH THE CLIP

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The Herons conceded two early first-half goals to the Saudi Pro League side, but they responded well before the half-time break. After Suarez opened the scoring for the MLS side, Lionel Messi seemingly added a another, but the Uruguayan was offside in the buildup to the Argentine's goal.

    Despite the opener from the Uruguayan, it proved to not be enough, as the Herons fell 4-3 to Al Hilal in their opening game of the Riyadh Cup.

  • Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CFGetty Images

    WHAT NEXT FOR INTER MIAMI?

    The Herons' preseason World Tour will continue, with a clash against Cristiano Ronaldo and Al-Nassr Thursday. Then, it's three more games until the start of the MLS season.