Double, victory and trophy. It all fits together with Inter Miami and Lionel Messiwho tonight obtained the 46th trophy of his career. There Pulga he raised the Supporters’ Shieldtrophy guaranteed to the MLS team with the most points in the regular seasoncelebrating with his teammates and especially Luis Suarez, author of the other goal against the reigning champions Columbus Crew.
High school performance
A goal more beautiful than the other from Messi who first, in the 45th minute of the first half, stopped a deep throw with negligible ease from the chest, skipping past two opponents and following a favorable rebound and touch from the winger he went to put it in brings the goal of the momentary equalizer. Then they doubled their lead just five minutes later, deep into injury time, with an enchanting free kick that pierced the barrier and left the opposing goalkeeper Schulte stunned.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 3, 2024
There was no shortage of emotion in the second half: Columbus closed the gap with Diego Rossi, before Luis Suarez’s strike which, in fact, closed the match. The following penalty from Hernandez put Columbus back in the running – left with 10 men due to the red card given to Camacho – but Inter Miami managed to reach the finish line unscathed and get their hands on the trophy. Another relic to add to Messi’s highly decorated career and the second title won with the pink jersey after the Leagues Cup won in 2023.
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— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 3, 2024