Lionel Messi has won yet another trophy. This time with Inter Miami in just his seventh appearance for the club.
On Saturday night, Messi and Inter Miami defeated SC Nashville in a penalty shootout to claim the Leagues Cup 2023. The shootout went to 11 rounds of penalties before Nashville goalkeeper Elliot Panccino had his penalty attempt saved by Inter Miami’s Drake Callender.
The first player to score in the group stage, last sixteen, quarter-final, semi-final and final of a single World Cup.
The first player to score in the group stage, round of 32, last sixteen, quarter-final, semi-final and final of a single Leagues Cup.Lionel Messi things. pic.twitter.com/v4Nzv255Mh
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With his latest hardware, Messi is now the most decorated player in soccer history, having won 44 trophies in his career dating back to 2004.
It joins an almost over-flowing trophy cabinet, including 10 La Liga titles, four Champions League wins, seven Copa Del Reys, eight Spanish Super Cups, three FIFA Club World Cups, three UEFA Super Cups, the FIFA World Cup, the Finalissima, the Copa America, an Olympic Gold, a U20 World Cup, two Ligue 1 titles and one Trophée de Champions.
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The new piece of silverware sees him break the deadlock with former Barcelona teammate Dani Alves, who had claimed 43 trophies throughout his career.
Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night.
Messi scored for the 10th time in seven games since joining Inter Miami, converting in the 23rd minutes.
The ball landed at Messi´s feet after a pass from teammate Robert Taylor was blocked.
With a Leagues Cup already checked off so early into his tenure with his new club, the Argentine will look to help the team get back into the playoff race in the MLS. He joins an Inter Miami squad that sits dead last in the league table, with 18 points in 22 games.
