In an intense conclusion to the 2023 Leagues Cup season, Inter Miami, powered by star player Lionel Messi, secured their first-ever club trophy in the US by triumphing over Nashville SC in a thrilling penalty shootout.
The match began with Nashville taking charge, keeping constant pressure on Inter Miami. Possession was a struggle for Miami.
However, in the 23rd minute, Messi [/b]once again worked his magic. He seized a loose ball, evaded Walker Zimmerman, and smashed an unstoppable shot into the top corner of the goal.
As the second half started, Nashville continued to push forward aggressively. Their efforts paid off when Fafa Picault’s header hit off Miami goalkeeper Drake Callender and found the net.
In the final moments, Leonardo Campana had a prime opportunity to secure victory, but his last-ditch effort hit the post. The game ended in a tie, leading to a penalty shootout.
The shootout saw all 11 players from each side taking penalty kicks, with both goalkeepers going last. Callender struck first, blasting his shot into the top corner.
Nashville’s Elliot Panicco, however, saw his attempt saved by Callender, sealing Miami’s Leagues Cup victory.
After clinching the trophy, co-owner David Beckham’s joy was evident as he embraced Messi. This win marked a historic achievement for Inter Miami, capturing their first-ever championship.
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Beckham's reaction to league Cup win 🔥Hugging Messi with tears 😍😍#Messi𓃵 #LeaguesCup #LeaguesCup2023 #InterMiamiCF #beckam #LeaguesCupFinal pic.twitter.com/Fw7gCMF2WN
— MSK (@swalahkakkat) August 20, 2023
Wake me up when your Goat scores goal like Messi !#NSHvMIA #Messi𓃵 #InterMiamiCFpic.twitter.com/MxUmDml7tH
— Mr. Villa 🖤 (@LuccyDevil) August 20, 2023
Happy happy 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹#Messi𓃵 #Messi #InterMiamiCF #NSHvMIA
— anker.43 (@qlKqawx1cOQwwj8) August 20, 2023
Messi And Team Mates Lifts Trophy, Celebrate Wins#InterMiamiCF #PeterObi #BBNaija #bbnaijaAllstars #NyashFestivalIlebaye Seyi Rest in Peace Messi Tbaj RIP Doge Angel Twyse Pepper Them Kidd Whitemoney Nashville Onana Edochie Peter Obi Venita Ronaldo Casemiro pic.twitter.com/fdYf8VN9rR
— indicator_tv (@Indicator_tv) August 20, 2023
Messi 🥺🥺🥺🐐
If you love Messi drop a 💙#Congratulations #InterMiamiCF "The Greatest" Greenwood Richarlison Kovacic Richarlison #NyashFestival "Mason Mount" "Dani Alves" Casemiro Rigged "David Beckham" "WHAT A GOAL" Ronaldo "Messi FC" pic.twitter.com/uwE8n6vgl3
— Botega (@makutelee) August 20, 2023
MESSI IS BEING THROWN IN THE AIR TO CELEBRATE pic.twitter.com/NXqiRsggos
— MC (@CrewsMat10) August 20, 2023
#Messi𓃵 becomes the most decorated player of all time.#InterMiamiCF win their first league cup. pic.twitter.com/i2aAHaQIJU
— PRITAM 🚩 (@prikingggggg) August 20, 2023
Lionel Messi now becomes the most decorated player in football history with 44 titles since 2004 to 2023. ✨🇦🇷My Goat🐐🔥⚽️#InterMiamiCF #Messi𓃵 pic.twitter.com/fjRuhK16JB
— Bimvic_ace♠️ (@victor_abosede) August 20, 2023