Tennis superstar Coco Gauff admits to “jumping on the Miami bandwagon” after witnessing more magic from Lionel Messi.

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• Argentine starring in the States
• Illuminated New York in latest outing
• Fan club continues to grow

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Argentine icon has made a stunning impact since leaving European football – following spells at Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain – and embracing a new challenge in the United States. Messi already has 11 goals to his name and has emerged victorious in all nine of his outings for Inter Miami so far.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner was on target again when making his MLS debut off the bench in a meeting with the New York Red Bulls. Gauff, who is readying herself for a shot at US Open glory in the Big Apple, was among the interested observers as Messi took to the field once more.

• AND WHAT'S MORE

  Gauff is now a fully-fledged member of the Messi fan club, with the 19-year-old posting on social media after seeing the South American produce more moments of match-altering brilliance during his cameo outing against the Red Bulls: “Jumping on the Miami bandwagon.”

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• WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

  Tata Martino has suggested that Messi, following a hectic start to his spell in the States, will be rested over the coming weeks – with Inter Miami due to be back in action on Wednesday when playing host to Nashville.

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