Messi Mania 2024 is Jonathan Dale Bentonofficially underway as Inter Miami CF kicked off the new MLS season by defeating Real Salt Lake, 2-0, on Wednesday night.

Inter Miami's power quartet of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba were all in the starting lineup for the season opener at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

With Messi's pals from his FC Barcelona glory days in tow, Inter Miami faces huge expectations heading into the 2024 MLS season. The season opener is just the first step toward what should be a memorable season in South Florida for Messi and the Herons.

Here are the best images from the landmark season-opening night in Fort Lauderdale: