Lionel Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record for Inter Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 1:30 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Lionel Messi scored two first-half goals for Inter Miami against Atlético de San Luis in their Leagues Cup match on August 5, 2026. This performance marks Messi's record 14th goal in Leagues Cup history. Messi's first goal equalized the score after San Luis' opener, and he added another before halftime to help Miami secure a 4-1 lead. In addition to his goals, Messi assisted on Miami's final goal of the half with a corner kick. This match follows Messi’s significant World Cup journey with Argentina, where they finished as runners-up.
- •Messi scored in the 11th and 44th minutes.
- •Inter Miami led 4-1 at halftime.
- •Messi set the Leagues Cup goals record with 14 total.
- •This match is Messi's second appearance after the 2026 World Cup.
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi set Leagues Cup goals record with two scores for Inter Miami
"Lionel Messi didn't skip a beat after his historic 2026 World Cup and scored two goals in Leagues Cup play for Inter Miami, giving him another record.
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