Watch: Lionel Messi Scores Twice In First Start As Inter Miami Crush Atlanta United

26.07.2023 - 06:33 sports.ndtv.com

Lionel Messi's instant impact in the United States continued on Wednesday as he scored twice in Inter Miami's 4-0 victory over Atlanta United, firing his team into the knockout rounds of the Leagues Cup.

The Argentine World Cup-winner was handed his first start for his new club after coming off the bench and grabbing a 94th-minute winner in Friday's game against Mexican club Cruz Azul.

In his first game against a Major League Soccer club, Messi was simply too much for Atlanta to cope with and he struck up a fruitful understanding with Finnish winger Robert Taylor, who helped himself to Miami's other two goals.

Busquets MessiMessi puts us in the lead early with his second goal for the Club #MIAvATL | 1-0 | #MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV: https://t.co/JZtEpe9Hfa pic.twitter.com/GKujBMsW1V Taylor Messi for his second of the night to double the lead in the 22nd minute #MIAvATL | 2-0 pic.twitter.com/bVvzkLJdDA The Leagues Cup is a tournament which brings together all the top flight teams from MLS and Mexico's Liga MX and with two wins Miami top their group and with their new arrival looking settled so quickly, they will surely believe they can get their first ever trophy.

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Inter Miami coach Gerardo "Tata" Martino played down injury concerns over Lionel Messi on Monday as the resurgent MLS club prepared for a Leagues Cup semi-final clash with Philadelphia. Argentina superstar Messi appeared to tweak his right ankle during a practice session in Fort Lauderdale early on Monday, according to multiple US reports. Martino however later said there was no cause for concern over Messi's fitness.

Lionel Messi, Wife Antonela Roccuzzo Celebrate Inter Miami's Win With David Beckham, Victoria Beckham. See Pics

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami are on a roll. The Argentine great made it eight goals in five games for the Major League Soccer team as they eased into the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC on Friday. But Major League Soccer champions Los Angeles FC crashed out of the competition after giving up a two goal lead and losing 3-2 at home to Mexico's Monterrey. Miami will travel north to face the Philadelphia Union for Tuesday's semi-final after they beat Mexican team Queretaro 2-1.

Watch: In Lionel Messi's City Miami, Indian Cricket Team Stars Look Forward To Punjabi Relatives, Shopping

After spending nearly a month in the Caribbean islands, the Indian cricket team is currently in the USA where it will play two T20Is against West Indies. They are soaking up the bright sunshine in Miami. Incidentally, it is the same city where legendary footballer Lionel Messi is currently playing for Major League Soccer (MLS) club Lionel Messi. Ahead of the fourth T20I against West Indies, some of India's star cricketers present on the tour talked about the first thing that popped into their minds when they hear the name of the United States of America (USA). India will take on West Indies in the fourth T20I in Florida, US on Saturday. India made a comeback in the last match, winning it by seven wickets to keep the series alive with the scoreline at 2-1.

Lionel Messi scores again as Inter Miami sail into Leagues Cup semi-finals

Lionel Messi continued his scoring streak as he helped Inter Miami seal a 4-0 victory over Charlotte FC in their Leagues Cup quarter-final in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Watch: Lionel Messi Magic In Miami Again! Scores 8th Goal In 5 Games To Guide Cub To Leagues Cup Semi-finals

Lionel Messi made it eight goals in five games for Inter Miami as they eased into the semi-finals of the Leagues Cup with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC on Friday. The Argentine slotted in Miami's fourth goal in the 86th minute of what was a relatively routine victory for Gerardo Martino's team. Miami will travel north to face the Philadelphia Union for Tuesday's semi-final after they beat Mexican team Queretaro 2-1.