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Watch ex-Man City star Laporte score unbelievable 70-YARD screamer against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami
YouTuber Speed's was left in disbelief after making the trip to watch his hero... who didn't play
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AYMERIC LAPORTE scored an unbelievable 70-YARD screamer against Lionel Messi's Inter Miami.
The former Manchester City defender started in the friendly of what was due to be the "Last Dance" between Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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But Ronaldo was forced out injured - although he presence was not missed Al-Nassr raced to a 3-0 half-time lead.
Otavio and Talisca opened the scoring before Laporte's stunner from his own half.
The Spanish international was quick on his feet as he spotted keeper Drake Callender off his line and attempted the impossible.
Laporte's effort lobbed Callender perfectly and capped off a truly sensational strike.
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It got Ronaldo off his feet in the stands and YouTuber IShowSpeed gobsmacked as he reacted to the stunner.
Speed - an avid CR7 super-fan - made the trip from America to Saudi in the hopes of watching his icon in action.
But he was left heartbroken when Ronaldo was forced out of the match due to a calf injury.
Al-Nassr manager Luis Castro said: "We will not see [Messi vs Ronaldo].
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"Ronaldo is in the final part of his recovery to join the group. We hope that in the next few days you can start working with the team.
"He will be absent from the game."
The match ended 6-0 to Al-Nassr thanks to a second-half double from Talisca and Mohammed Maran strike.
But the two clubs also had an on-field row with players having been forced apart as tensions boiled over.
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