Beckham shares heartwarming moment with Lionel Messi after Leagues Cup victory - WATCH

Inter Miami wins the Leagues Cup final due to Lionel Messi. The Argentine showed his skill in the game once again. On Sunday, August 20, 2023, David Beckham's team, which he co-owns, fought valiantly against Nashville. Messi hit a beautiful goal that put his team ahead in the first half. But in the 57th minute, Nashville's Fafa Picault tied the game. The game went to penalties, and Inter Miami won by a score of 10 to 9.

3 things you need to know

• In the 23rd minute, Messi scored a goal
• In seven Leagues Cup 2023 games, Lionel Messi scored 10 goals
• Lionel Messi was named the best player of the tournament and the top goal scorer

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Leo collects his 44th career trophy 

Lionel Messi's brilliance was on full display in the thrilling Leagues Cup final. Messi opened the scoring in the 23rd minute for Inter Miami. Just outside the penalty area, Messi blasted a stunning bending shot after receiving a blocked ball from Robert Taylor and smartly dribbling past Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman. Goalkeeper Elliot Panicco, diving to his left, was unable to prevent the ball from entering the upper left corner of the goal. When Messi scored, the crowd, which had been booing him before, suddenly started cheering. 

Leo Messi’s goal in the final was an absolute joke. 🚀🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/rSbakIiSxL

— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) August 20, 2023

Leo Messi kept his cool and scored a crucial penalty kick for Inter Miami in overtime of their 10-9 penalty shootout win, helping Inter Miami secure their first ever trophy since its inception in 2018. Messi now tallies a 44 record of major trophies, which makes him the most decorated footballer in history.

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11 ROUNDS. 🤯

Every penalty from the shootout that saw @InterMiamiCF claim the #LeaguesCup2023 crown. pic.twitter.com/mInGVgoIo1

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 20, 2023

Lionel Messi shares a heart-warming moment with David Beckham 

🫂 Great recognize great 🫂#LeaguesCup2023 pic.twitter.com/jwLQoJOUc3

— Leagues Cup (@LeaguesCup) August 20, 2023

When Inter Miami won the title, David Beckham was the happiest man alive as his co-owned team won its first-ever major title. He was seen sharing a tight hug with Messi during the post-match celebrations. Both the stars were all smiles, Messi has helped Miami become one of the best teams in the USA, going from failing to win a single match in the last 11 games before the arrival of the Argentine star to winning 7 straight games and recording a historic victory in the Leagues Cup 2023.