#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
Shot Type—
Technique—
2023#1035
Leagues Cup · Final2023-08-19 · 20:00:00
1-1
Nashville SC
Inter Miami
1G
Minute24'
Score
0-0→0-1
xG0.05
Impact
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