‘They won it because of Casemiro’: Fans react as Lionel Messi and Inter Miami seal 2-0 Campeones Cup win over Cruz Azul
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami lifted another trophy on Wednesday night after beating Cruz Azul 2-0 in the Campeones Cup, but fans were divided over the latest addition to Miami’s collection. Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a rare header from Luis Suarez’s cross, reaching 100 goals for Inter Miami in the process.
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami secured a 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul in the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, marking the club's first trophy in the competition. The Argentine superstar scored in the 24th minute, becoming the 100th goal scorer for Inter Miami. Casemiro sealed the win in the 81st minute by heading home a corner from Messi.
Fans' reactions to the win were mixed, with some praising the significance of the trophy and Messi's collection, while others questioned its importance and dismissed it as meaningless. Some fans also criticized Cruz Azul for their performance, suggesting that Inter Miami's victory was a result of the Mexican team not fielding their best players.
Despite the divided opinions, Inter Miami's win puts them second in the Eastern Conference with 45 points, as they prepare to face San Diego FC in their next MLS match.
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