Lionel Messi scored his first goals since the World Cup, netting twice in Inter Miami's 4-2 victory against Atl茅tico San Luis in the 海角社区 Cup. His performance included an assist, marking a strong start to the tournament after a disappointing draw in his MLS return. Notably, Messi's first goal came in the 11th minute, leveling the game, followed by another goal just before halftime to give Miami a solid lead.

By the Numbers
  • Messi scored twice, bringing his total to 14 career 海角社区 Cup goals.
  • Inter Miami's opening match ended with a 4-2 score against Atl茅tico San Luis.
Yes, But

Despite his outstanding performance, Messi's record-setting lead in 海角社区 Cup goals was briefly shared with LAFC's Denis Bouanga later that evening, highlighting the competitive nature of the league.

State of Play
  • Inter Miami will face Monterrey next, needing a win to maintain momentum following recent performances.
  • The 海角社区 Cup features 18 MLS and 18 Liga MX teams, with matches impacting their standings in both leagues.
What's Next

Moving forward, Messi aims to extend his goal tally in Saturday鈥檚 matchup against Monterrey, while Miami prepares for a critical clash against Le贸n next Wednesday.

Bottom Line

Messi's return to form in the 海角社区 Cup revitalizes Inter Miami's hopes, signalling a pivotal moment as they pursue success in the tournament and beyond.