Lionel Messi can achieve in four weeks what took Cristiano Ronaldo seven months

16.08.2023 - 11:23 manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Lionel Messi is on the verge of yet more silverware to add to his collection after scoring in Inter Miami's 4-1 Leagues Cup semi-final victory over Philadelphia Union in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Since arriving at the Florida franchise in July, the Barcelona legend has adapted to life in the US brilliantly. In just five appearances for the club, he had already scored eight goals and he soon made it nine on his sixth outing.

MLS' Eastern Conference basement team have found new confidence during the mid-season break for the Leagues Cup and reached the tournament's final in a dominant display.

The Herons opened the scoring three minutes into the contest through Josef Martinez. Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s United app packed with premium features? Click here ALSO READ: Ferdinand makes Ronaldo point when asked to choose between Guardiola and Ferguson On 20 minutes, Messi would make it two.

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Lionel Messi wasn't in the starting XI, yet it was his goal that made all the difference for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer game against New York Red Bulls on Saturday. Messi came off the bench to inspire an incredible solo goal for Inter Miami in the playoffs match, helping his team win 2-0. It was the Argentine maestro, who has already scored a plethora of important goals for the club in other competitions, who finished off a peak Barcelona-style team goal. It was also the first goal for Messi in the regular MLS season.

Ex-Navy Seal And MMA Fighter - Lionel Messi's Personal Bodyguard Yassine Chueko At Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami has been memorable for the player and the club so far. He signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Miami last month only and stood up the expectations for the Major League Soccer club. The Argentine World Cup winner recently won his first trophy with his new club. He led the side to the Leagues Cup trophy by continuing his impressive run in the final as well. However, off late, it is not only Messi who is hogging limelight at Inter Miami.

Ex-Navy Seal And MMA Fighter - Lionel Messi's Personal Bodyguard Yassine Chueko At Inter Miami

Rentetan Gol Lionel Messi di AS Akhirnya Terhenti

Rentetan gol Lionel Messi di Amerika Serikat akhirnya terhenti. Di laga US Open Cup 2023 kontra FC Cincinnati, bintang Inter Miami itu tak menjebol gawang lawan.

Watch: Lionel Messi Wins Heart Of Fans With Viral Gesture Towards Former Inter Miami Captain

After leading his country to its third FIFA World Cup title last year, Lionel Messi shone again for Inter Miami, finding the net in a tense penalty shootout against Nashville SC and helping his team clinch its maiden Leagues Cup title. While his performance made him the cynosure of all eyes on the match day, his kind gesture towards the former Inter Miami captain and his current teammate DeAndre Yedlin gave the fans just another moment to praise his greatness. Just when the players were walking towards the stage to celebrate their Leagues Cup win with the trophy, Messi handed over his captain's armband to Yedlin. The American right-back said no to it initially but Messi eventually managed to convince him.

Lionel Messi 'Penyelamat' Kota Miami

Lionel Messi bak pahlawan bagi Miami. Pemain Argentina itu akhirnya bisa mendatangkan sebuah trofi dari Inter Miami.