Lionel Messi scores 100th Inter Miami goal in Campenones Cup final win
Lionel Messi scored his 100th Inter Miami goal as the MLS side cruised to a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul to win the Campeones Cup final. Argentine great Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute, heading in a cross from Luis Suarez to bring up his century goal in 115 appearances for Miami. Casemiro, who joined in the summer from Manchester United, made it 2-0 in the 81st minute, heading in…
Lionel Messi scored his 100th goal for Inter Miami in their Campeones Cup final victory over Cruz Azul. The Argentine football star opened the scoring in the 24th minute, heading in a cross from Luis Suarez. Casemiro, who joined Inter Miami from Manchester United earlier in the year, added a second goal in the 81st minute, heading in Messi's corner.
This win marked Inter Miami's third trophy in three years, following their Leagues Cup and Supporters' Shield successes. Messi's 100th goal brought his total for Inter Miami to 115 appearances. The victory added to Messi's impressive career tally, now including eight La Liga titles, four UEFA Champions League crowns, and numerous other accolades.
This was the eighth edition of the Campeones Cup, always hosted by an MLS club, and Mexican sides had won the three previous tournaments. Cruz Azul, despite their loss, remain undefeated in Campeones Cup finals.
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