Messi heads Inter Miami to Campeones Cup triumph
Lionel Messi and Casemiro headed a goal each to seal the 2-0 win against Cruz Azul in the annual clash between MLS and Mexican Liga MX champions.
Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to victory in the Campeones Cup final against Cruz Azul, securing a 2-0 win at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Argentine superstar scored the winning goal with a header, following an assist from Messi. This marked Inter Miami's first Campeones Cup triumph, with Messi now boasting 100 goals for the reigning MLS Cup winners.
The 39-year-old Messi claimed his first trophy of the year after a heartbreaking World Cup loss to Spain two months prior. Casemiro praised Messi, acknowledging his exceptional contributions to football and MLS. David Beckham, co-owner of Inter Miami, deemed Messi deserving of the record-extending ninth Ballon d'Or. Cruz Azul's sole opportunity came from a saved shot by Miami goalkeeper Dayne St Clair.
New coach Cristian Kily Gonzalez led Inter Miami to their eighth edition of the Campeones Cup, with Mexican teams securing the previous three victories.
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