Lionel Messi appeared to share a moving celebration with Inter Miami president David Beckham after he opened the scoring in their 4-0 win over Atalanta United - gesturing to the ex-England captain with his hand.

The Argentinean superstar scored twice in the thumping victory as he made his first start for his new MLS club - and he wasted no time in making an impression on the game.

Just eight minutes in Sergio Busquets a ball over the top, which Messi latched onto, and after his first effort hit the post, finished the rebound to open the scoring.

Messi celebrated with his team-mates - but then appeared to single out Beckham in the stands in what looked like an inside joke between the pair.

As Messi finished enjoying the moment with his teammates, the Argentine made his familiar point-to-the-sky gesture with his hands before sharing a special moment with Beckham.

Smiling directly at Beckham, Messi appeared to make a 'hold my beer' type motion as he and the familiar face watching grinned and laughed together.

As Messi directed his gesture - which some have also compared so something similar to a pose from The Avengers franchise - the club president stood up and applauded his newest signing.

Messi didn't stop there though, the World Cup winner doubled Inter's lead just after the twenty-minute mark, much to the delight of his new American fanbase.

Arriving into the box to meet Robert Taylor's cross to net his second of the game, as Miami went on to win the game 4-0.

The forward's brace comes just a game after his debut, where in typical Messi fashion he marked with another memorable moment to add to his glittering career CV.

Coming off the bench to score an injury-time free-kick to see his new club beat Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup.

Messi lasted 78 minutes of the win over Atalanta, and will now get set to make his MLS debut when Miami takes on Charlotte this weekend.