- Leagues Cup 2023. Inter Miami win first trophy, Messi becomes most decorated footballer in Leagues Cup final triumph
- Leagues Cup 2023. Inter Miami win first trophy, Messi becomes most decorated footballer in Leagues Cup final triumph
As soon as the ball crashed into the hands of goalkeeper Drake Callender in the last kick of the eternal penalty shootout that defined the Leagues Cup, the eyes of the whole world were going to find Lionel Andrés Messi Cuccittini, the champion that made the Inter Miami's dream a reality.
Everything Messi. Half the Price
There is not much to say that has not been seen in the last month since Lionel Messi landed in Fort Lauderdale to Inter Miami in their MLS adventure. The Argentine star is here to stay in a game that has experienced unprecedented growth and he has done it the way he does it best, playing soccer, scoring goals, and being a reference for his teammates, on and off the field.
Everything Messi. Half the Price
And it is easy to say what Messi has achieved since the first moment he put on the shirt of the 'Herons', and although many might skimp on the level of his rivals in the tournament, or certain conditions that 'facilitate' his brilliance in the MLS environment, it is a fact that what the Rosario has done is remarkable.
Messi's Impressive Achievements
In a total of seven games played by Inter Miami, he scored in each of his team's games on the way to the championship, a total of ten goals of otherworldly quality, provided four assists and countless thrills and proof of his immeasurable talent, and if that wasn't enough, he was named Player of the Tournament, plus he received the trophy for top scorer and won the 44th trophy of his career. Officially, there is no other player with so many titles in his trophy cabinet.
And not to mention the economic earnings for the league in of sponsorships, broadcasting rights, and ticket and jersey sales, a real business magnet, which also does not disappoint and delivers his best footballing version, when everyone said that he came to MLS to 'retire' and not to win titles.