In a thrilling display of soccer brilliance, Inter Miami defeated Atlanta United 4-0 at DRV PNK Stadium on Tuesday night.
Inter Miami’s victory means the team has secured a place in the Leagues Cup knockout rounds.
The Leagues Cup is a prestigious tournament that brings together top-flight teams from both MLS and Mexico’s Liga MX.
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The driving force behind the win was none other than their new captain and legendary footballer, Lionel Messi.
The Argentina Legend showcased why he is considered one of the greatest players of all time by netting the opener just eight minutes in.
In the 22 minutes, he doubled the lead after showcasing excellent teamwork with Robert Taylor.
A few minutes before the halftime whistle, Miami scored their third goal when Messi provided an assist to Benjamin Cremaschi, who fed the ball to Taylor and enabled him to score with a powerful strike.
In the second half, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner showcased his signature close ball control to create space for Taylor to score his second goal.
This has proved that he simply cannot be stopped on the field.
Four days ago, Messi came on as a second-half substitute to make his Inter Miami debut against Cruz Azul in the Leagues Cup and scored a last-second winner with a curling free-kick, winning the game for Inter Miami 2-1.
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The 36-year-old now has three goals for the club.
The Messi effect was evident in the stadium as the fans gave him a standing ovation at the 77 minutes.
Inter Miami will return to action on Wednesday, Aug. 2 in the Round of 32 of the Leagues Cup.
