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).
The New York Times |
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.
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On the brink of elimination in the Concacaf Champions Cup, Inter Miami will hope to rely on Lionel Messi to lead the Herons to a comeback against LAFC.
The stars came out to see Lionel Messi on his latest visit to Los Angeles, but it was a less-than-sparkling night for the Inter Miami superstar, as his team slumped to a 1-0 defeat against LAFC in the first leg of its Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal.
Argentine coach Javier Mascherano of Inter Miami spoke this Tuesday about the big challenge his team faces this Wednesday, the second leg of the quarterfinals of the CONCACAF Champions League against Los Angeles FC,
The crowd was packed with celebrities as they watched Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team take on LAFC at the BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. David Beckham was in attendance, offering support for the team he owns,
A big weekend in Major League Soccer ends with the top three holding steady in our Power Rankings, as Messi and Miami stay top closely pursued by the always tough Columbus Crew and upstarts Vancouver.