Nashville – Reuters
Posted on: August 20, 2023: 02:35 PM GST Last updated: August 20, 2023: 02:59 PM GST
Lionel Messi scored his tenth goal in the MLS-Mexico Football League Cup to crown his successful start with Inter Miami by winning the club’s first title after beating Nashville 10-9 in a penalty shootout in the final on Sunday.
Messi celebrated with his former Barcelona colleagues Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba the first title in American soil after the trio succeeded in shooting from the penalty mark.
Goalkeeper Drake Callender successfully executed the last kick to clinch the championship, which brings together 47 teams from the American and Mexican leagues, after he blocked the kick of his counterpart, Nashville goalkeeper Elliot Benacchio.
Messi put Inter ahead with a stunning volley in the 23rd minute, although Nashville were the most dangerous at the start.
Nashville’s Fava Pequot tied the game with a low header after a layup.
This title is the 44th in the career of the Argentine star, to become the player with the most titles in the history of the game, and he also won the awards for best player and top scorer in the tournament.
Messi scored in all seven matches for his team in the tournament after his transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
2023-08-20 10:35:00
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