Inter Miami achieved an important 2-1 victory against Cruz Azul, by the Colombians Diber Cambindo and Kevin Castaño, within the framework of the 2023 Leagues Cup. Without a doubt, the key protagonist for this triumph was the Argentine Lionel Messi, who, in his debut with the team, was decisive in changing the partial result and, just in the last moments of the game, he managed to score the goal that sealed the exciting victory so that his team continues alive in this competition.
The left-hander entered the second half at minute 54. Ten minutes later, the ‘cement machine’ tied the game, leaving doubts in the air. However, Messi came on fire and left some flashes of his quality in individual plays and key passes to open spaces up and down the field. Finally, in added time, he was fouled on the edge of the box. With the usual determination, he kicked the ball into the left corner of the goal, sealing Inter Miami’s victory in the 2023 Leagues Cup.
The ’10’ became a viral phenomenon, again, due to the winning goal. However, the tender gesture he had when celebrating his first goal with the team led by coach Gerardo ‘Tata’ Martino also drew attention.
After scoring, the soccer star hurried to one of the stands, where Antonella Rocuzzo and her three sons, Thiago, Mateo and Ciro, were standing. In this emotional moment, Messi hugged them effusively, a moment that was captured on camera and generated a stir on social networks through comments and responses on the various publications.
Lionel Messi’s next meeting with Inter Miami will take place on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the DRV PNK Stadium, located in the city of Fort Lauderdale. The confrontation will be against Atlanta United, corresponding to matchday 2 of South Zone 3 of the Leagues Cup. The match will begin at 6:30 pm Colombia time.
For the moment, Inter Miami remains the leader of Group J of the Leagues Cup with three points after the 2-1 victory over Cruz Azul. However, he remains last in the MLS Eastern Conference with 18 points from five wins, three draws and 22 losses so far this season in the United States Soccer League.
2023-07-22 16:03:50
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