Watch: Lionel Messi's Glorious Last-Minute Assist To Inspire Inter Miami Comeback

24.08.2023 - 14:49 sports.ndtv.com

Unarguably one of the finest forwards the world of football has ever seen, Lionel Messi turned into a creator as Inter Miami took on Cincinnati in the US Open Cup semi-final on Wednesday.

Trailing 1-2, with only a minute to go before the full-time whistle is blown, Messi produced a sublime assist to help his team pull level 2-2.

The Argentine maestro continued his glorious performances on the pith as Inter Miami defeated Cincinnati on penalties to qualify for the tournament's final.

Inter trailed 2-0 with 22 minutes remaining before the Argentine delivered two perfect assists to striker Leonardo Campana to take the game into extra-time.

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Inter Miami’s Argentine forward #10 Lionel Messi vies for the ball during the Major League Soccer 2023 match between Inter Miami and New York Red Bulls at the Red Bull arena in Harrison, New Jersey, August 26, 2023. (Photo by KENA BETANCUR / AFP)

'Amazing' Messi stars on MLS debut as Inter Miami beat New York Red Bulls

Lionel Messi continued his stunning start to life in the United States by coming off the bench to score on his Major League Soccer (MLS) debut as Inter Miami defeated New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.

Watch: Lionel Messi Turns Inter Miami To Peak Barcelona, Scores Incredible Team Goal

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.

No Lionel Messi In Major League Soccer Yet? Inter Miami Coach Makes Big Admission

Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino has hinted that Lionel Messi may not start Saturday's Major League Soccer clash at the New York Red Bulls. Messi has played eight games inside a month for Miami in their triumphant Leagues Cup campaign and Wednesday's US Open Cup semi-final win at Cincinnati. Asked at a press conference whether Messi will play in what will be Miami's first regular season MLS game since the arrival of the Argentine, Martino said no decision had yet been made.

Lionel Messi continues Inter Miami revival after thrilling US Open victory to reach final

Lionel Messi continued to lead Inter Miami's revival by providing two assists in another thrilling victory, this time from two goals down to beat Cincinnati 5-4 on penalties after their US Open Cup semi-final ended 3-3 after extra-time.

Assist Lionel Messi Manjakan dan Selamatkan Inter Miami

Lionel Messi memang tak mencetak gol di laga FC Cincinnati vs Inter Miami. Namun, Messi menyelamatkan Inter Miami lewat assist-assist-nya yang memanjakan.