Giannis Antetokounmpo brings out Ronaldo's 'SIU' ahead of Nashville vs Inter Miami - WATCH

Inter Miami wins the Leagues Cup final behind Lionel Messi's heroics. On the pitch, the Argentine once more displayed his talent. On August 20, 2023, David Beckham's co-owned team defeated Nashville with a good showing.  Messi gave his team the lead with a stunning goal in the opening period. Fafa Picault of Nashville did, however, score the equaliser in the 57th minute. Inter Miami won by a score of 10–9 after the game went to penalties.

3 things you need to know 

• The goal by Messi came in the 23rd minute
• In seven Leagues Cup 2023 games, Lionel Messi scored 10 goals
• In the Leagues Cup Final, Drake Callender's two penalty saves earned him the title of Player of the Match

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Giannis Antetokounmpo does Cristiano Ronaldo's “Siuu” celebration ahead of the Leagues Cup Final

It turns out that two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has a deft scoring touch on the court — and the pitch. Antetokounmpo, a minority owner of Nashville SC of the MLS, was on the field Saturday night before the start of his team’s Leagues Cup final against Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami, playfully taking shots on goal.

Antetokounmpo, who purchased a stake in the club in March, delighted the fans by burying a shot from distance and emulating the goal celebration of another superstar from the world of soccer, Cristiano Ronaldo.

The 7-foot, “Greek Soccer Freak,” who has scored more than 16,000 points in his NBA career, found the back of the net with a shot from near midfield. He sprinted toward the middle of the pitch, jumped and hit the landing while thrusting his arms out at his hips. He repeated the celebration a second time.

Antetokounmpo’s father, Charles, was professional soccer player in Nigeria. Other Nashville SC minority owners include actress Reese Witherspoon, Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry, and Nashville Predators forward Filip Forsberg. Antetokounmpo is not playing for Greece in the Basketball World Cup as he recovers from left knee surgery earlier this summer.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo shows respect to Lionel Messi after Leagues Cup Final 2023

Giannis tweeted a post on Lionel Messi after he led Inter Miami to the Leagues Cup final. Messi won his first-ever title with his new club in just one month after his arrival.  He has won 44 championships, making him the most successful football player in history. Having established himself as one of the few footballers who have won every major title, Messi is in contention for his eighth Ballon d'Or following a fantastic year that includes winning the FIFA World Cup 2022.

(With inputs from AP)