MIAMI:
Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to change into the Leagues Cup’s document goalscorer as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 at house within the 2026 version’s opening group matches.
Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida membership, took his tally within the competitors for Main League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX sides to a document 14 targets.
David Rodriguez gave San Luis the lead within the fourth minute however Messi equalized seven minutes later.
Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia edged Miami forward within the twenty sixth minute.
Messi struck once more simply earlier than half-time with Brazilian defender Micael making it 4-1 deep into first-half stoppage time.
Atletico’s Rafa Llorente scored a second-half comfort.
Different Leagues Cup matches on Wednesday noticed Dallas beat Queretaro 2-0 and Leon received 1-0 at Nashville.