Lionel Messi shone again for Inter Miami as David Beckham’s side won the League Cup in dramatic fashion, beating Nashville 1-1 on penalties (after 90 minutes) and 10-9 on penalties.
Inter Miami won the League Cup – Lionel Messi scored another goal
In the 23rd minute, Messi made a short dribble and opened the score with a great shot from the penalty area.
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Messi’s first strike of the game is the difference in #Leagues Cup last ace Inter Miami leads 1-0 over Nashville SC.
For Messi, this is the 37th goal in the final.
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— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) August 20, 2023
Fafa Pico (’57) equalized for Nashville, and the winner was decided in a penalty shootout.
Lionel Messi converted the first and both teams did not score a penalty (Leal and Ulloa) until it was the goalkeepers’ turn. Drake Callender scored for Inter Miami before deflecting Elliott Panicko’s shot.
Know:
- Lionel Messi scored 10 goals in 7 matches for Inter Miami: the top scorer of the League Cup, the Argentinian was named the best player of the competition.
- This is the first trophy won by Inter Miami, founded in 2018.
- Lionel Messi won his 44th trophy in his career and is the most decorated player in the history of football.
44 TROPHIES.
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— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 20, 2023
Source: Hot News
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