{
  "id": 8034398,
  "title": "Lionel Messi scores and assists for fourth title with Inter Miami",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/lionel-messi-scores-and-assists-for-fourth-title-with-inter-miami",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T14:10:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Herald",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-herald",
    "url": "https://buenosairesherald.com/sports/stars/messi/lionel-messi-scores-and-assists-for-fourth-title-with-inter-miami"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Lionel Messi, the Argentine football superstar, won his fourth title with Inter Miami on Wednesday, scoring a goal and providing an assist in their victory over Mexican club Cruz Azul. The match, which marked Cristian \"Kily\" González's debut as Inter Miami head coach, took place at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida.\n\nThe 2-0 win for Inter Miami brought Messi's goal tally with the Herons to 100, and his career total to 929, putting him just 50 goals behind Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. This victory marked Messi's fourth title with Inter Miami, following their Leagues Cup win in 2023, Supporters' Shield triumph in 2024, and MLS title in 2025. However, the Argentine star's 47 titles, an all-time record, may not be officially recognized by CONCACAF or FIFA, as the Campeones Cup is not considered an official tournament by these bodies.\n\nTensions arose during the celebrations when Messi was seen having a tense interaction with MLS commissioner Don Garber. Footage shows Messi approaching the executive following the trophy presentation, visibly annoyed. They exchanged brief words, with Messi telling Garber, \"Not with me.\" The reason for the heated exchange remains unclear, though it is noted that the two have a strained relationship, with the MLS commissioner having suspended Messi for missing the All-Star Game due to scheduling conflicts.",
  "summary": "The Argentine football superstar lifted the Campeones Cup on Wednesday, a title organized by the US and Mexican federations La entrada Lionel Messi scores and assists for fourth title with Inter Miami se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .",
  "key_points": [
    "Lionel Messi wins fourth title with Inter Miami, scoring and assisting in 2-0 victory over Cruz Azul",
    "Messi's goal tally with Inter Miami reaches 100, career total 929, 50 goals behind Cristiano Ronaldo",
    "Tense exchange between Messi and MLS commissioner Don Garber after trophy presentation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Beckham backs Messi for Ballon d’Or after netting 100th Inter Miami goal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/beckham-backs-messi-for-ballon-dor-after-netting-100th-inter-miami",
        "published": "2026-09-17T10:03:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}