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Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami against Cruz Azul in Campeones Cup final

CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:55 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami against Cruz Azul in Campeones Cup final
Summary

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami face Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup final on September 16 at Nu Stadium in Miami. This match offers Messi an opportunity to claim another trophy and come back from three consecutive draws in MLS play. With new manager Cristian Gonzalez at the helm, Miami aims to reset their season against the Liga MX side. The competition has been ongoing since 2018, with MLS teams struggling recently, as no MLS side has won since 2022. The match begins at 8 p.m. ET and will be streamed on Apple TV.

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  • •Match is set for September 16 at Nu Stadium in Miami.
  • •Messi looks to add another trophy to his cabinet.
  • •Miami has three consecutive draws in MLS play.
  • •Inter Miami plays under new manager Cristian Gonzalez.
  • •The winner aims to kickstart their season.
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  • 7:55 PMCBS Sports — Lionel Messi eyes new addition to trophy cabinet, leads Inter Miami into Campeones Cup final vs. Cruz Azul
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Messi can add another trophy to his cabinet on Wednesday night

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