Lionel Messi continued his goal scoring form with Inter Miami, scoring in the 86th minute to put the icing on a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC in the Leagues Cup quarterfinal on Friday night at DRV PNK Stadium.
Messi has now scored eight goals in five games for Inter Miami, all of which have been victories. The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner has helped Inter Miami to top the Eastern Conference standings in MLS, and they are now one step closer to winning the Leagues Cup.
Inter Miami dominated the match from start to finish against Charlotte FC. They created several chances in the first half, but they were unable to break the deadlock until the 50th minute, when Josef Martinez scored from the penalty spot.
Robert Taylor doubled Inter Miami's lead in the 61st minute, and Adilson Malanda scored an own goal in the 78th minute to make it 3-0. Messi then capped off the scoring with his eighth goal for Inter Miami in the 86th minute.
The victory was a statement win for Inter Miami, and it showed that they are a serious contender to win the Leagues Cup. They will now face the winner of the match between Queretaro and Philadelphia Union in the semifinals.
Messi's Impact on Inter Miami
Lionel Messi has had a major impact on Inter Miami since joining the club in July. He has scored eight goals in five games, and he has helped the team to a 4-1-0 record.
Messi's presence has also helped to raise the profile of Inter Miami. The club has sold out every home game since he joined, and they have attracted a large number of new fans from around the world.
Messi's signing is a major coup for Inter Miami, and it has the potential to transform the club. They are now a legitimate contender to win the MLS Cup, and they could even go on to win the Champions League one day.
The Future of the Leagues Cup
The Leagues Cup is a new tournament that was launched in 2023. It is a competition between clubs from MLS and Liga MX, the top two professional soccer leagues in North America.
The Leagues Cup has been a success so far, with Inter Miami and Charlotte FC both playing in the quarterfinals. The tournament is helping to raise the profile of soccer in North America, and it is also helping to create more rivalries between clubs from the two leagues.
The future of the Leagues Cup looks bright. The tournament is only in its second year, but it has already established itself as a major event. With the continued participation of top clubs from MLS and Liga MX, the Leagues Cup is sure to continue to grow in popularity in the years to come.
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