{
  "id": 7930022,
  "title": "CHAMPIONS! Inter Miami win 2026 Campeones Cup over Cruz Azul",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/champions-inter-miami-win-2026-campeones-cup-over-cruz-azul",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T02:38:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/champions-inter-miami-win-2026-023800452.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter Miami CF secured their first trophy at Nu Stadium by defeating Liga MX's Cruz Azul 2-0 in the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup. Star player Lionel Messi played a pivotal role, scoring a goal and providing an assist, marking his 100th goal in Miami pink. The Argentine legend opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a header, becoming the first player to achieve this milestone at Nu Stadium. Despite an attempted equalizer, Messi's team sealed the victory in the 81st minute when Casemiro headed home a Messi corner. This win marks Inter Miami's fourth consecutive championship, following previous successes in the Leagues Cup 2023, Supporters' Shield 2024, and MLS Cup 2025.",
  "summary": "By Justin RudermanFor a fourth consecutive season, Inter Miami CF have bagged a new piece of silverware courtesy of a 2-0 victory in the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup over LIGA MX titans Cruz Azul...",
  "key_points": [
    "Inter Miami defeats Cruz Azul 2-0 in 2026 Campeones Cup",
    "Lionel Messi scores 100th goal in Miami pink, assists",
    "Inter Miami secures fourth consecutive championship"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This win cements Inter Miami's status as a dominant force, extending their championship streak and underscoring Lionel Messi's key role in their success.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}