This Friday, the Inter Miami thrashed Charlotte FC 4-0 in Fort Lauderdale, United States, and advanced to the semi-finals of the 2023 Leagues Cup. Captain of the team, Lionel Messi scored again. With that, the Argentine has scored goals in all the matches he has played with the club’s shirt so far, according to data from the Sofascore.
The 36-year-old number 10 has been on the field five times with Inter Miami so far and has been enchanting the fans of the American team with his football. There were eight goals, two of which were fouls, and one assist. With that, he totals nine appearances in goals.
According to statistics, Messi only needs 42 minutes on the field to contribute a goal or an assist for Inter Miami.
🔎 Lionel Messi (36 years old) participated in goals in all matches with the Inter Miami shirt.
⚔️ 5 games (4 holder)
⚽️ 8 goals (2 missed!)
🅰️ 1 assist
🅿️ 9 participations in goals (!)
⏰ 42 mins to participate in goal (!)Incredible! 🇦🇷🐐 pic.twitter.com/uu4gKzNnJ1
— Sofascore Brazil (@SofascoreBR) August 12, 2023
In addition to having participated in all the club’s games, the Argentine is being decisive for the team. The Argentine scored a free kick to give the team victory over Cruz Azul, in the 49th minute of the second half, and guarantee qualification for the next phase of the Leagues Cup.
In the victory over FC Dallas, on penalties, in the round of 16 of the tournament, the Argentine was also extremely important. He scored two goals (one of them at the end of the second half), took the free kick that generated the third goal (own goal), and started Cremaschi’s goal move. He still converted his charge in the dispute.
Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami returns to the pitch next Tuesday to face the Philadelphia Union. The match is scheduled for 8 pm (Brasília time), at Subaru Park Stadium, in Pennsylvania, in the United States.
Put it on replay 🔂
Check out tonight’s highlights and catch us back in action on Tuesday at Philly with the #MLSSeasonPass on @AppleTV for the @leaguescup semifinals. pic.twitter.com/ZRaFe5HF4s
— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 12, 2023
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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