Nashville vs Inter Miami: Messi sets sight on US Open after Leagues Cup win

Lionel Messi celebrates for Inter Miami. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

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Lionel Messi celebrates for Inter Miami. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

Nashville vs Inter Miami: Messi sets sight on US Open after Leagues Cup win

Izuchukwu Akawor 13:51 - 20.08.2023

World Cup winner Lionel Messi is eyeing more titles at Inter Miami after leading the club to Leagues Cup glory.

Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas has revealed that Argentine superstar Lionel Messi has moved on from their Leagues Cup victory. 

Messi was in superb form as Inter overcame Nashville in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday morning. 

Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi in action for Inter Miami. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

The Argentine playmaker and his Miami teammates defeated Nashville on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regular time. 

Messi make history

Pulse Sports reported earlier today that Inter Miami’s shootout win earned Messi a milestone title in his career. 

Lionel Messi has scored 10 goals and assisted one since he joined Inter Maimi. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

The 36-year-old is now the most decorated player in the world after lifting the Leagues Cup with Inter, his 44th career title. 

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player opened the scoring against Nashville before the home side forced a penalty with a second half equaliser. 

Lionel Messi congratulated by his teammates after another brilliant outing. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/Twitter)

Messi eyes US Open

But moments after the Leagues Cup win, Messi had already switched focus to another title. 

Inter Miami will take on Charlotte FC in the semifinals of the US Open Cup. 

After the game, Messi received the Leagues Cup best player and top scorer awards. (Photo Credit: Inter Miami/X)

The encounter is slated for Wednesday and according to Inter Miami’s co-owner, Mas, Messi has already turned his attention to that clash as he eyes more memorable moments with his new club. 

“"Lionel (Messi) is already focused on Wednesday's US Open Cup semi-final,” stated per a post by Roy Nemer. “He's a competitive beast,” he added. 

In the 23rd minute, the Argentine maestro scored the opener to give Inter Miami the lead which they took to the halftime break. (Twitter/Inter Miami)

Messi has completely turned the Inter’s fortunes just weeks after he joined the club on a free transfer from Ligue 1 champions, PSG.

He has scored 10 goals and assisted one in just seven matches since the switched to the Major League Soccer.  

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