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Inter Miami defeated Nashville on penalties after their electrifying performance in the Leagues Cup final match that finished 1-1 after 90 minutes thanks to a screamer goal from Lionel Messi,...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night. Messi scored midway through the first half, his 10th goal in seven games since joining Inter Miami — all in […]

Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night (Aug. 19).

Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi has now scored 10 goals in seven games.

Lionel Messi scored a screamer and won his first trophy in North American soccer as Inter Miami beat Nashville on penalties (10-9) after their final ended 1-1 in 90 minutes. The Argentine World Cup winner had put Miami ahead in the 24th minute with a wonder strike into the top corner but Fafa Picault levelled…

It was very exciting, Spanish midfielder Sergio Busquets said on is teams victory

Striker scores screamer before MLS side bags shootout win in Leagues Cup final

MLS commissioner Don Garber said it's on the teams, not the league, to use Lionel Messi to help build their fan bases.

The Argentine World Cup winner had put his side ahead in the 24th minute with a wonder strike into the top corner.

In the space of a few weeks, key elements have combined to produce one of the most remarkable moments in MLS history