Lionel Messi, having recently joined Inter Miami, has added another remarkable achievement to his illustrious career, becoming the most decorated footballer in history.
His impact was evident as Inter Miami clinched their inaugural trophy in the United States by triumphing over Nashville SC in a thrilling final match of the 2023 Leagues Cup campaign.
The game commenced with Nashville taking the offensive stance, consistently pressuring Inter Miami. The latter struggled to maintain possession as desired.
Despite the challenges, Messi displayed his magic in the 23rd minute. Capitalizing on a loose ball, he eluded Walker Zimmerman and unleashed an unstoppable shot that nestled into the top corner of the net.
As the second half unfolded, Nashville intensified their offensive efforts, resulting in a goal by Fafa Picault. The ball ricocheted off Miami’s goalkeeper Drake Callender and found its way into the net.
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The game reached its climax with Leonardo Campana’s last-ditch attempt to secure victory, but luck eluded him as the shot struck the post. With no clear victor emerging, the contest was settled through a penalty shootout.
The shootout featured all 11 players from each team taking penalty kicks, culminating in a showdown between the goalkeepers.
Callender initiated with a powerful shot that found the top of the frame. On the opposing end, Nashville’s Elliot Panicco saw his attempt thwarted by Callender, sealing Inter Miami’s triumph in the Leagues Cup.
David Beckham, a co-owner of Inter Miami, couldn’t contain his Joy as he rushed to warmly embrace Messi in celebration.
Beckham's reaction to league Cup win 🔥
Hugging Messi with tears 😍😍#Messi𓃵 #LeaguesCup #LeaguesCup2023 #InterMiamiCF #beckam #LeaguesCupFinal pic.twitter.com/Fw7gCMF2WN— MSK (@swalahkakkat) August 20, 2023
Wake me up when your Goat scores goal like Messi !#NSHvMIA #Messi𓃵 #InterMiamiCFpic.twitter.com/MxUmDml7tH
— ᴍʀ.ᴠɪʟʟᴀ ™ (@LuccyDevil) August 20, 2023
Happy happy 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹#Messi𓃵 #Messi #InterMiamiCF #NSHvMIA
— anker.43 (@qlKqawx1cOQwwj8) August 20, 2023
Messi And Team Mates Lifts Trophy, Celebrate Wins#InterMiamiCF #PeterObi #BBNaija #bbnaijaAllstars #NyashFestival
Ilebaye Seyi Rest in Peace Messi Tbaj RIP Doge Angel Twyse Pepper Them Kidd Whitemoney Nashville Onana Edochie Peter Obi Venita Ronaldo Casemiro pic.twitter.com/fdYf8VN9rR— indicator_tv (@Indicator_tv) August 20, 2023
Messi 🥺🥺🥺🐐
If you love Messi drop a 💙#Congratulations #InterMiamiCF
"The Greatest" Greenwood Richarlison Kovacic Richarlison #NyashFestival "Mason Mount" "Dani Alves" Casemiro Rigged "David Beckham" "WHAT A GOAL" Ronaldo "Messi FC" pic.twitter.com/uwE8n6vgl3— Botega (@makutelee) August 20, 2023
MESSI IS BEING THROWN IN THE AIR TO CELEBRATE pic.twitter.com/NXqiRsggos
— MC (@CrewsMat10) August 20, 2023
#Messi𓃵 becomes the most decorated player of all time.#InterMiamiCF win their first league cup. pic.twitter.com/i2aAHaQIJU
— PRITAM 🚩 (@prikingggggg) August 20, 2023
Lionel Messi now becomes the most decorated player in football history with 44 titles since 2004 to 2023. ✨🇦🇷My Goat🐐🔥⚽️#InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/fjRuhK16JB
— Bimvic_ace♠️ (@victor_abosede) August 20, 2023
This victory marks a historic milestone for internet Miami to secure their first-ever trophy.
Notably, Messi’s win tally extends to an unprecedented 44 titles from 2004 to 2023, establishing him as the most accomplished player of all time in the annals of football history.
Lionel Messi’s 44 career titles are listed below:
Lionel Messi has 44 trophies to his name, including 35 with Barcelona, 5 with Argentina, 3 with Paris Saint-Germain, and the most recent with Inter Miami, where he also won Best Player and Top Scorer following a penalty shootout in the League Cup final.
SOURCE: hellovybes.com
