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Luis Suarez scored his first goal of the season to earn Inter Miami a draw against Austin FC as the MLS champions officially opened their new stadium.<\/b><\/p>\n
Former Uruguay forward Suarez, 39, struck in the 81st minute to salvage a point for the hosts at the 26,700-seat Nu Stadium.<\/p>\n
Lionel Messi, 38, had earlier cancelled out Austin’s opener with his fifth goal in five MLS appearances this campaign.<\/p>\n
The Herons, who had been playing at their temporary home of Chase Stadium in nearby Fort Lauderdale, are fourth in the table after six games. <\/p>\n
Austin’s Guilherme Biro was the first goalscorer at Miami’s new ground with his sixth-minute opener, while Jayden Nelson temporarily restored the visitors’ advantage early in the second half.<\/p>\n
Argentina captain Messi, who will have a stand named after him at his club’s new stadium, headed in Ian Fray’s cross as Miami responded quickly to falling behind.<\/p>\n
Eight minutes after entering the pitch, substitute Suarez volleyed in from close range following a corner to earn his side a point.<\/p>\n
Inter Miami, co-owned by former England captain David Beckham, won the MLS Cup – the championship game of the American top flight – for the first time last season.<\/p>\n
Beckham, whose club made their MLS debut in 2020, told Apple TV before kick-off: “To see this stadium come to life, after years and years of trying to get this up and running in Miami, is something that’s very special.<\/p>\n
“Today it’s just a dream come true for us.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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