Soccer-Messi magic lifts Inter Miami to Leagues Cup title

Aug 19, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots the ball for a goal against Nashville SC during he first half for the Leagues Cup Championship match at GEODIS Park. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) -Inter Miami beat Nashville SC in a thrilling Leagues Cup final on Saturday after a 1-1 tie was settled by a marathon 10-9 penalty shootout, as Lionel Messi extended his winning streak since joining the MLS side to seven games.

Messi opened the scoring in the 23th minute, notching his 10th goal of the inaugural tournament with a blistering shot from distance past multiple defenders and into the top left corner of the net.