CNN —Lionel Messi scored a signature goal Saturday to lead Inter Miami past Nashville FC in a penalty kick shootout to capture the Leagues Cup title and score the club’s first trophy.
Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba all scored their penalties for Inter Miami as the shootout progressed into sudden death.
Although Inter Miami sits last in MLS standings, the club has had quite the turnaround since the 2022 World Cup winner Messi joined the squad in June.
On their journey to the club’s first title, Inter Miami won four of its seven matches in the tournament by multiple goals.
With the victory, Inter Miami qualifies directly to the 2024 Concacaf Champions League Round of 16.
Persons:
Lionel Messi, Messi, Fafa Picault, Inter Miami’s Benjamin Cremaschi, Drake Callender, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba, Callender, Elliot Panicco’s, Ballon d’Or, – Messi
Organizations:
CNN, Inter Miami, Nashville FC, Leagues, MLS, Inter Miami’s, Nashville, ESPN, Liga, Concacaf
Locations:
Geodis, Tennessee