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  "title": "Messi heads Inter Miami to Campeones Cup triumph",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/messi-heads-inter-miami-to-campeones-cup-triumph-7984077",
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  "published": "2026-09-17T08:23:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Recorder",
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    "url": "https://www.brecorder.com/news/40439943/messi-heads-inter-miami-to-campeones-cup-triumph"
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  "account": "Lionel Messi scored a goal and provided an assist as Inter Miami claimed victory in the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, defeating Cruz Azul 2-0 in a match between Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX champions. This marked Inter Miami's first Campeones Cup triumph. The Argentine superstar's 100th goal for the reigning MLS Cup winners proved decisive as a late corner was headed home by Casemiro. The win granted Messi his first trophy of the year, coming two months after Argentina's heartbreaking loss in the 2026 World Cup final. New head coach Cristian \"Kily\" Gonzalez led Inter Miami in their inaugural triumph, having only completed his first training sessions due to visa delays. Early in the first half, Cruz Azul took the lead, but Casemiro blocked a follow-up shot. In the second half, Messi's header in the 24th minute broke the deadlock, and Messi's late corner secured the two-goal cushion with Casemiro scoring in the 81st minute.",
  "summary": "MIAMI: Lionel Messi headed a goal and provided an assist as Inter Miami won the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, beating Cruz Azul 2-0 in the annual clash between Major League Soccer and Mexican Liga MX champions. It was Inter Miami’s first Campeones Cup triumph and came thanks to the Argentine superstar’s 100th goal for the reigning MLS Cup winners. A late Messi corner was headed home by Casemiro to…",
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