In their Leagues Cup opener against Atlas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Lionel Messi scored two assists, including one in the final seconds of the match, to defeat them 2-1.
Messi and teammate Jordi Alba received a one-game suspension from Major League Soccer (MLS) for skipping its All-Star game. In stoppage time, Messi, 38, scored the game-winning goal in the final minute of the match on Wednesday night.
Messi stated in Spanish during a post-match interview with Apple TV that “we always do well in this competition.” “I believe we performed well against a strong team.”
Messi also provided an assist for Telasco Segovia’s goal that set the scoring. Sergio Busquets sent the Argentine star to Segovia for a quick finish in the 58th after receiving a through ball.
The Guadalajara club equalized in the 80th minute before Weigandt’s goal in the 96th, which had to be confirmed by VAR after his initial offside ruling, was confirmed in the 96th.
fireworks erupted at Chase Stadium after Weigandt’s goal was confirmed. As he embraced De Paul and Suarez, Messi pumped his fist in joy.
Messi scored eight goals and helped Miami reach a 4-1-1 league record in July, which included five assists for him. He was named the MLS Player of the Month.
Despite a chippy opening period, neither team was able to break the scoring deadlock.
In the opening period of Miami, Rocco Rios Novo made three saves, including one that saw him slam over the back post to stop Eduardo Aguirre. On the final possession of the first half, Luis Suarez fired a shot that went off the crossbar.
Rodrigo De Paul made his Inter Miami debut as an argentinian midfielder. De Paul, Messi’s friend on the national team, signed for the club last week.
The United States, Canada, and Mexico compete in the Leagues Cup every year, which was started in 2019.
Source: Aljazeera
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