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Lionel Messi is back to write the next chapter of his sensational story in American soccer, and you can score too with our FanDuel promo code that gives you a 100% refund of up to $1,000 if your first bet misses.

FanDuel promo code: How to get $1,000 no-sweat first-bet welcome bonus on Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami vs Charlotte

How many more times can we say that Messi is a magician?

The Argentinian World Cup winner has more than lived up to expectations so far since joining Inter Miami. He will likely stand out again in Miami’s Leagues Cup quarter-final against Charlotte FC tonight, and we also have a standout offer for you with FanDuel’s $1,000 no-sweat first bet.

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It couldn’t be simpler to claim:

• Click our FanDuel promo code link and click “Join Now.”
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• Place a $10 minimum bet on Lionel Messi vs. Charlotte FC or any other qualifying market. If it loses, you’ll get your full stake refunded up to $1,000 in the form of bonus bets if it loses.

There you have it. If your first bet wins, you win. If it loses, you get a do-over to bet the stake all over again. In the event of a loss, the bonus credit will land in your account within 72 hours and is valid for seven days to be used on any FanDuel sportsbook market.

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FanDuel promo code: Lionel Messi odds preview and best FanDuel bonuses

Let’s dive a little deeper into Messi’s majestic start to life in America. US soccer fans knew he was special, but they’ve been treated to a spectacular show at close hand in recent weeks.

In four games so far in the Leagues Cup, Messi has seven goals, including a double in each of his previous three. He’s netted a decisive goal in three of his four matches so far: a last-gasp free kick winner on his debut, two of his team’s three goals against Florida rivals Orlando City in Miami’s first knockout game, and the late equalizing free kick last time out that sent a wild 4-4 draw in Dallas to a penalty shootout that his team ultimately won.

Now playing alongside not one but two former FC Barcelona mates in Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, you won’t be at all surprised to read that FanDuel lists Messi as odds-on to score again, at -250 to score anytime. He’s also just +150 to score first in the game, only +190 to score at least twice, and +750 to score his first Miami hat-trick.

Charlotte’s winning Leagues Cup form so far has been a welcome break from their eight-game winless run in MLS action, but the +500 moneyline underdogs will likely be blown away by Messi and Co. tonight.

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