
Lionel Messi delivered a mesmerizing performance, propelling Inter Miami to their inaugural Leagues Cup final with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union on Tuesday.
In a match that posed one of Miami’s most formidable tests since Messi’s arrival just a month ago, the team swiftly seized control. Josef Martinez ignited the momentum with a third-minute goal, elegantly converting a lengthy pass into a precise strike.
Despite initial skepticism from the crowd as Messi and his team took the field, his brilliance promptly silenced the skeptics. A mere 20 minutes into the game, Messi exhibited his mastery, launching an exquisite left-footed shot from a remarkable 35 yards. The shot rendered Union’s goalkeeper Andre Blake defenseless, as the ball gracefully nestled into the corner of the net.