Lionel Messi excels as Inter Miami wins Campeones Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 6:45 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Lionel Messi starred in Inter Miami's 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup held at Nu Stadium. Messi opened the scoring in the first half and assisted Casemiro for the second goal ten minutes before the end. This victory marks Messi's 49th career trophy and further extends his record for the most goals scored in finals to 36. Additionally, he reached 100 goals faster than any MLS player, amassing 100 goals and 55 assists in 114 games.
- •Inter Miami secures a 2-0 victory against Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup.
- •Lionel Messi scores and provides an assist during the match.
- •Messi sets records for most goals in finals and fastest 100 goals in MLS.
- •This win adds to Messi's trophy cabinet, now totaling 49.
- •The match took place at Nu Stadium on September 17.
- 6:45 PMYahoo Sports — All the records Lionel Messi set and extended with latest Inter Miami trophy
"Barcelona icon Lionel Messi continued to etch his name ever further into the history books of world football in the early hours of Thursday.This came courtesy of his exploits on the club front, with I...
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