Messi Scores Twice and Assists as Inter Miami Win Leagues Cup Opener
Lionel Messi scored twice and provided an assist as Inter Miami beat Atletico de San Luis 4-2 in their Leagues Cup opener. Making his first start after an extended break, Messi cancelled out David Rodriguez’s early header with a superb strike in the 11th minute. He added a second goal just before half-time and later set up Micael’s stoppage-time header. The victory came after a 30-minute weather delay. Messi now has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches, the highest total in the competition’s four-year history. Luis Suarez missed the match through suspension, but Messi’s display gives Inter Miami a strong start to their tournament campaign.
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