Lionel Messi set for another title clash after guiding Inter Miami to Leagues Cup final

Lionel Messi extended his incredible goal-scoring streak as Inter Miami powered into the final of the Leagues Cup with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on Tuesday.

The Argentina superstar took his tally to nine goals in six appearances for Miami in a one-sided semi-final at Philadelphia's Subaru Park. Miami thus reached their first major final in club history.

Venezuelan international Josef Martinez, Messi's former Barcelona team-mate Jordi Alba, and substitute David Ruiz scored Miami's other goals, with Alejandro Bedoya the lone scorer for Philadelphia.

Messi made it 2-0 in the 20th minute with his latest outstanding effort. Messi was afforded some space about 30 yards from goal and took advantage, unleashing another low effort past the diving goalkeeper and inside the right post.

The result leaves Messi preparing for the 42nd final of his career with Miami facing Nashville SC in Saturday's final of the tournament for teams from Mexico and Major League Soccer.

“They're only going to get better. That Miami team is gonna go,” Union coach Jim Curtin said. “Their ownership is going to spend like crazy. They're going to make them the best team in the league. They might already be the best team in the league. That's coming and I don't think anything's stopping them.”

Miami were left basking in a victory which also sees them qualify for the CONCACAF Champions Cup regional tournament next season - potentially opening up a route into FIFA's expanded Club World Cup in 2025.

MESSI FROM WAY OUT❗️HE'S SCORED IN ALL SIX OF HIS INTER MIAMI MATCHES