Published 08:09 IST, August 20th 2023
Lionel Messi scores a sensational goal against Nashville in the Leagues Cup final - WATCH
Lionel Messi scores a scintillating goal from out of the box for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup 2023 final against Nashville FC. Messi opened the scoring.
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It is the final of the Leagues Cup 2023, and Lionel Messi delivers once again for Inter Miami. After slotting it home 5 times in the last 5 matches, Messi has continued his prolific goal-scoring form and gave Miami the much-needed lead in the cup final against Nashville FC. It is Messi's 10th goal of the season already.
3 things you need to know
- Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami in the Leagues Cup Final against Nashville FC
- Messi scored his 10th goal for Inter Miami
- Messi made his move to Inter Miami after 2-year stint with PSG
Lionel Messi scores a scintilating goal for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup final
It only took 23 minutes for Lionel Messi to settle in his stride and strike a spectacular goal for Inter Miami in Sunday's Leagues Cup final against Nashville FC. Scoring long rangers has been a story of late for Lionel Messi, and at Geodis Park, something similar of the sort took place. After getting the possession, the 7-time Ballon d'Or winner made his trademark movements to hoodwink the defender and subsequently made room for himself to have a go from distance. Rest, it was pure class. He struck the ball with utmost finesse and the goalkeeper had no answer to the left-footed strike. Here's how Lionel Messi opened the scoring for Inter Miami in Sunday's Leagues Cup final against Nashville FC.The Inter Miami "X" handle describes the strike as "Out of the world."
Out of this WORLD. 💫
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 20, 2023
Take a bow, Leo Messi. pic.twitter.com/qm90VJtVbc
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Inter Miami is a changed team, all thanks to Lionel Messi
Ever since he made the long voyage from Europe, Messi has changed the entire outlook of Inter Miami. From being a club that was struggling to score goals, it has suddenly transitioned into a guaranteed goal-scoring team. Lionel Messi is getting the acknowledgement for the change. While it is still early days, the clarity on whether Messi's move from Europe to America, from Football to Soccer, has been successful or not will be highlighted at the end of the season.
08:05 IST, August 20th 2023