Football
Messi wins League Cup with Inter Miami
Argentine striker Lionel Messi and the Inter Miami team won the League Cup final, which took place on the night of August 19-20 at the Geodis Park stadium in Nashville (USA).
The opponent of the team from Florida was the home team, the Nashville club of the same name. In regular time, they played a draw – 1:1. Messi opened the scoring in the 23rd minute, and in the 57th minute, Nashville striker Fafa Pico scored the return goal.
In the penalty shoot-out, Inter Miami turned out to be more accurate (10:9) and became the winner of the tournament. For the team of David Beckham, this cup was the first in history, and for Messi – the 44th in his career.
At the tournament, Messi played seven matches, scored ten goals and made one assist.
League Cup. PLAY OFF. The final
Inter Miami (USA) – Nashville (USA) – 1:1 (10:9)
Goals: Messi, 23. Pico, 57.
Source: Sportbox
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