CNN —In just one month with Inter Miami, Argentine superstar Lionel Messi already has his team reaching new heights.
Messi’s goal against Philadelphia was his ninth in just six games since joining Inter, scoring in each of his six matches so far to sit atop the Leagues Cup scoring chart.
After Josef Martinez opened the scoring for Miami, Messi scored in the 20th minute with a low rocket from more than 30 yards out.
In the other Leagues Cup semifinal Tuesday, Nashville SC defeated Monterrey 2-0 to set up a final against Miami.
The Leagues Cup, an annual tournament between MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX, was expanded this year to include all teams in each league.
Persons:
Lionel Messi, Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Josef Martinez, Andre Blake, Jordi Alba, Alejandro Bedoya, David Ruiz
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