Lionel Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record for Inter Miami
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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.
- 4:15 PMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami's comeback over Atlético San Luis in Leagues Cup debut
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
- 1:30 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi set Leagues Cup goals record with two scores for Inter Miami
"Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches.Other Leagues Cup matches on Wednesday saw Dallas beat Queretaro 2-0 and Leon won 1-0 at Nashville. js/dh
"Even though they fell behind just four minutes in, Inter Miami scored four times in the first half and beat Atlético San Luis 4-2, with two goals and one assist from Lionel Messi and three assists fr...
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 4:15 PMLionel Messi leads Inter Miami's comeback over Atlético San Luis in Leagues Cup debut
Even though they fell behind just four minutes in, Inter Miami scored four times in the first half and beat Atlético San Luis 4-2, with two goals and one assist from Lionel Messi and three assists fr...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 3:22 AMMessi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory
Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the Leagues Cup's record goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at home in the 2026 edition's opening group matches.Other Leagues Cup matches on Wednesday saw Dallas beat Queretaro 2-0 and Leon won 1-0 at Nashville. js/dh
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 1:30 AMLionel 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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