The GOAT added yet another majestic strike to his Inter Miami CF account, beating goalkeeper Andre Blake from nearly 30 yards out in Tuesday’s knockout match at the Philadelphia Union. The 20th-minute golazo added to another lightning-quick start for the Herons, establishing a 2-0 lead after Josef Martínez’s third-minute opener.
Messi now has a tournament-leading nine goals in his first six Inter Miami games – sparking a Leagues Cup run fueled by the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner, as well as his former FC Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba.
If Inter Miami continue their summertime resurgence with another win, they’ll contest the Leagues Cup final on Aug. 19 (Saturday) against either Nashville SC or Liga MX side CF Monterrey, who meet later Tuesday evening. A victory also guarantees a 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup spot.
