#817Career GoalMemorable
“In Inter Miami’s first-ever final, Messi breaks the deadlock against Nashville to put a brand-new club on the brink of its maiden trophy, a strike that also rockets him to double figures for the team and in the Leagues Cup.”
Knockout StageWinning Goal
Year2023
Leagues Cup#10
2023#10
Body PartLeft Foot
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2023#1035
Leagues Cup · F2023-08-19 · 20:00:00
Nashville SC1-1
Inter Miami1G
Messi’s 10th Inter Miami goal arrives in the Leagues Cup final, a low-xG strike that caps his instant takeover of a new club and league while dragging a last-place side to its first-ever trophy match.
Minute24'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG0.05
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