Inter Miami

Lionel Messi vs. Nashville’s defense: See the goal that led to Inter Miami’s first championship

By Miami Herald Staff
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates Dixon Arroyo and Robert Taylor after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half of their Leagues Cup final match at GEODIS Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates Dixon Arroyo and Robert Taylor after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half of their Leagues Cup final match at GEODIS Park on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

Lionel Messi wanted his first trophy with Inter Miami.

Messi gave Inter Miami the lead in the Leagues Cup Final against Nashville SC with his 10th goal in the past seven games.

He dribbled into a crowd of defenders and still managed to launch a perfect shot to the top left corner.

Here’s how it looked:

Lionel Messi scores his 10th goal with the team during the first half of their Leagues Cup final match at GEODIS Park.
Lionel Messi scores his 10th goal with the team during the first half of their Leagues Cup final match at GEODIS Park. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half of their Leagues Cup final match. Messi has scored in every match he’s played for Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi reacts after scoring a goal against Nashville SC during the first half of their Leagues Cup final match. Messi has scored in every match he’s played for Inter Miami. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Inter Miami players celebrate Messi’s goal during the first half of the Leagues Cup match.
Inter Miami players celebrate Messi’s goal during the first half of the Leagues Cup match. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com
Lionel Messi celebrates with teammate Jordi Alba. Messi has scored 10 goals in his first seven games with Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi celebrates with teammate Jordi Alba. Messi has scored 10 goals in his first seven games with Inter Miami. Matias J. Ocner mocner@miamiherald.com

Inter Miami beat Nashville to win the Leagues Cup, the team’s first ever trophy.

This story was originally published August 19, 2023 at 10:37 PM.

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