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Messi leads Miami to final
Lionel Messi scored a stunning ninth goal in six games as Inter Miami reached Leagues Cup final with a 4-1 victory over Philadelphia Union.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner struck his side’s second of the game from 35 yards out to set up a final showdown against Nashville on Sunday.
Josef Martinez, Jordi Alba and David Ruiz were also on target for Miami, with Alejandro Bedoya netting for the hosts.
What can’t he do?!
Make it NINE goals in six games for Leo Messi. pic.twitter.com/HLf3zBFTmV
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) August 15, 2023
One last ride
Former United States international Taylor Twellman has called for one last showdown between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Circus act
Orlando City manager Oscar Pareja believes Lionel Messi should have been sent off during Inter Miami’s 3-1 win in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.
The defeated boss said: “Tonight was a circus. There was a second yellow on Messi. I don’t care if he’s Messi.”
Messi netted a brace to set up a last-16 tie with FC Dallas on Sunday.