Lionel Messi lifts Inter Miami to semis
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Two goals from Lionel Messi, even after a bit of controversy, sent Inter Miami to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals after beating LAFC 3-1 (3-2 on aggregate).
From CBS Sports
Messi scored twice, the first a thunderous strike from just inside the penalty area to beat LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and give Miami life in the first half.
From The New York Times
All in all, 1-1 was a fair score entering the half. But the job is not done for the Herons, with the second half set to decide their fate in the competition.
From CBSSports.com
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Though minus midfielder Igor Jesus, the Black & Gold hope to build off their win over Lionel Messi and Inter Miami when they take on the winless Dynamo.
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