Lionel Messi: Inter Miami’s commanding run in the Leagues Cup persists as they dismantled Philadelphia with a resounding 4-1 victory in the semifinals. A standout moment emerged from the talismanic Lionel Messi, who showcased a stunning long-range strike. Miami’s triumph secures their place in the inaugural Leagues Cup final, igniting aspirations of securing a trophy before advancing into the second phase of the MLS season.
Lionel Messi shines with long-strike goal
This achievement sets the stage for a determined push towards playoff qualification. Inter Miami’s final challenge in the Leagues Cup will be against Nashville, who triumphed over the Mexican side Monterrey to secure their spot in the championship clash. Scarcely 19 minutes into the match, Miami had already assumed control of the lead. The team asserted their dominance over ball possession, leaving Philadelphia’s defensive lines struggling to withstand Miami’s adept technical prowess and ball control.
The standout moment of brilliance emerged around the 19-minute juncture when Messi gained possession of the ball in the vicinity of the midfield and advanced with purpose. Faced with a daunting challenge of five defenders, one of whom was rapidly closing in to apply pressure, Messi executed a powerful and precise low shot towards the ground. The crowd erupted in euphoria as the shot found its mark, nestling into the bottom right corner of the net.
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Netted from a distance of 36 yards, this goal marked the Argentine’s second-longest range strike to date. It narrowly trails behind a free kick for the Argentine national team, where he unleashed his prowess from nearly 40 yards out. Notably, he etched another memorable moment in football history with a 36-yard free kick against Liverpool in 2019.
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