Lionel Messi, Inter Miami CF Win 2023 Leagues Cup

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 for the 10th time in seven games since joining Inter Miami, converting in the 23rd minute.

🏆 @InterMiamiCF are your #LeaguesCup2023 champions! 🎉 pic.twitter.com/jptXqLAJpv

— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 20, 2023

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Nashville fans had booed Messi on his previous touches of the ball, but the stadium erupted in cheers when the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner who led Argentina to the World Cup crown last year scored.

Este equipo 🫶🥹 pic.twitter.com/cXrFCf2fPc

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 20, 2023

Messi calmly converted the first shot in penalties as Miami claimed its first trophy.

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