Lionel Messi made his Inter Miami debut less than a month ago — but he is already on the verge of adding further silverware to his illustrious trophy cabinet. Messi continued his exploits in front of goal in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday, scoring his ninth goal in six games with his new club as they reached the final. The Argentine World Cup winner scored Miami’s second goal in a comfortable 4-1 victory against Philadelphia Union. Josef Martinez, Jordi Alba — Messi’s former team-mate at Barcelona — and David Ruiz were also on target for Miami, while Alejandro Bedoya scored for...
Not immediately, but there is a route for Inter Miami to be take part inReaching the Leagues Cup final means Miami have qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup regional tournament next season.
If they win that tournament next year against some of the strongest opposition in the region, they will earn a berth to the 2025 Club World Cup, where they will face the best teams from around the globe.When will Messi’s MLS debut be? Messi’s Major League Soccer debut has been pushed back following Miami’s progression in the Leagues Cup.
Messi was expected to make his first MLS appearance in the August 20 home game against Charlotte FC at DRV Pink Stadium. However, following both clubs’ qualification for the latter stages of the Leagues Cup that fixture has now been shifted.
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