Kofi Inkoom
Having tallied an assist and 10 goals throughout the League Cup tournament, Messi clinches his 44th significant trophy in his illustrious football career.
His pivotal role was instrumental in propelling Inter Miami to their first-ever League Cup triumph.
Within the opening 23 minutes, Messi’s precise placement shot gave Inter Miami an advantage over their opponents, Nashville SC, a team co-owned by basketball star Giannis from the Milwaukee Bucks.
Unfortunately, Inter Miami’s own goal later in the game led to an equal score, resulting in a penalty shootout after the 90 minutes.
Messi’s opener for Inter Miami
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Road to the final
Throughout the League Cup campaign, Messi showcased his scoring prowess in every game, playing a vital role in Inter Miami’s title-winning journey.
In the round of 16, a thrilling 4-4 draw against Dallas led to a tense penalty shootout, which Inter Miami clinched 5-4, with Messi netting two goals.
During the quarter-finals against the Charlotte Football Club, Messi’s standout performance included a goal and stellar performance, powering Inter Miami to a dominant 4-0 victory.
Moving on to the semi-finals against the formidable Philadelphia Union, Messi once again made his mark with a goal, contributing to a convincing 4-1 win.
In the championship showdown against Nashville FC, co-owned by Giannis, the game ended in a 1-1 draw. The subsequent nerve-wracking penalty shootout saw Inter Miami emerging triumphant 10-9, securing the League Cup trophy.
Records :
Messi’s remarkable career continues to shine, as he netted his 37th goal in a final game earlier tonight. His consistent scoring extended from the round of 16 to the League Cup finals, a pattern he replicated in the recent World Cup victory with Argentina, scoring from the group stage to the final match.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 20, 2023
With his 44th trophy win, Messi surpasses Dani Alves’ record at the highest level, solidifying his legendary status.
His impressive trophy haul includes titles from various prestigious competitions, spanning domestic leagues, international tournaments, and even the Olympics and U20 World Cup with Argentina. Truly a phenomenal achievement!
🏆1 @LeaguesCup
🏆12 League
🏆4 UCL
🏆7 Copa del Rey
🏆9 Domestic Super Cup
🏆3 UEFA Super Cup
🏆3 Club World Cup
🏆1 World Cup🇦🇷
🏆1 Copa America🇦🇷
🏆1 Finalissima🇦🇷
🏆1 Olympics*🇦🇷
🏆1 U20 World Cup*🇦🇷