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Gary Lineker was stunned by Lionel Messi’s sensational goal for Inter Miami in their League Cup final win over Nashville on Sunday (August 20).
Messi, 36, scored his tenth goal in seven games for the Herons. The Argentine icon plowed through a defender before doubling down a phenomenal effort on goalkeeper Elliot Panicco.
It was perhaps one of Lionel Messi’s best goals since he arrived at the DRV PNK Stadium earlier this summer. The iconic striker’s opening goal surprised Lineker, who couldn’t help but contain his admiration for the goal. He tweeted:
“Wow!”
Nashville equalized in the second half through Fafa Picault’s finish in the 57th minute. The final went to penalties, where Messi scored the first before his Miami team won 10-9.
Messi has already become a hero in Miami, having been thrown into the air by his teammates as they celebrated his famous triumph. His extraordinary feats for the Herons have helped them get their first trophy from him.
The Argentine icon joined Inter Miami after his contract with Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain expired on June 30. He suggested that the adaptation was a problem during his stay in the French capital.
However, Messi doesn’t have those problems in Florida and is scoring some notable goals in the process.
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham is delighted to sign Lionel Messi
David Beckham has described Lionel Messi as the best player in history by expressing his joy at capturing his signature. The Inter Miami co-owner said (via Albiceleste Talk):
“I have signed the greatest in the history of football. I am very proud”.
Messi joined the Herons on a two-and-a-half-year contract following the expiration of his contract with PSG. Sportico reports that he will earn up to $150 million from his salary, signing bonus and team equity.
The arrival of the Argentine has changed the fortunes of Inter Miami, both from a sporting and commercial point of view. The MLS team was in woeful shape before it came to DRV PNK.
Gerardo Martino’s men have now won every game they have played in, leading to their first trophy. Not surprisingly, given Messi’s illustrious career, which has seen him win a record seven Ballon d’Or awards.
The iconic striker won the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar last year with Argentina, cementing his legacy as arguably the greatest player of all time.
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