Lionel Messi couldn’t have asked for a better start at Inter Miami. The Argentine superstar has already scored in all three games he played so far, showing why he’s changing MLS forever. In the meantime, his team continues to advance in the 2023 Leagues Cup.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner sent home a last-gasp free-kick goal in his debut to secure the win against Cruz Azul, later recording a brace and an assist in his first start vs. Atlanta United.
And it took only seven minutes for Leo to gave his side the lead in the derby against Orlando City. In the second half, Messi extened the Herons’ lead after a key pass from Josef Martinez. With a 3-1 win against the rivals, the South Florida team set up a meeting against Dallas FC in the Leagues Cup round of 16.
Watch: Messi’s double for Inter Miami vs. Orlando City
Robert Taylor has clearly found chemistry with Messi, providing him a great assist for the Argentine captain to finish in style in the box. Watch the video:
That man Messi 🔥 Robert Taylor drops a dime to Messi for the #InterMiamiCF goal.
In the second half, Josef Martinez gave Messi a golden chance to make it 3-1 and the number 10 was merciless.
ANOTHER MESSI BRACE ✔️ Messi makes it a 3-1 lead for #InterMiamiCF
