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Messi nets brace, sets new leagues cup record in Inter Miami win
Lionel Messi scored twice on Wednesday to become the highest goalscorer in Leagues Cup history as Inter Miami kicked off their 2026 campaign with a 4-2 victory over Mexico’s Atletico San Luis.
The Argentine superstar, who inspired Inter Miami to the 2023 Leagues Cup title shortly after joining the MLS side, now has 14 goals in the tournament involving clubs from Major League Soccer and Mexico’s Liga MX, setting a new competition record.
Atletico San Luis made a bright start, taking the lead in the fourth minute through David Rodriguez.
However, Messi restored parity just seven minutes later with his first goal of the match before adding another to help guide Miami to a comfortable opening victory.
Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia edged Miami ahead in the 26th minute.
Messi struck again just before half-time with Brazilian defender Micael making it 4-1 deep into first-half stoppage time.
Atletico’s Rafa Llorente scored a second-half consolation.
Other Leagues Cup matches on Wednesday saw Dallas beat Queretaro 2-0 and Leon won 1-0 at Nashville.
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