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.

The Argentine slotted in Miami's fourth goal in the 86th minute, making it eight goals in five games for his new club.

Josef Martinez and Robert Taylor scored before halftime, and Messi also helped create a second-half own goal that put the result beyond doubt.

Miami have won all five games since the Argentine superstar's debut in the competition contested between all 47 teams in MLS and Mexico's Liga MX.

Miami will travel north to face the Philadelphia Union for Tuesday's semi-final after they beat Mexican team Queretaro 2-1.

Messi does it again