Lionel Messi Scores Magnificent Brace; Guides Inter Miami To Maiden Supporters Shield Title

Inter Miami Wins Supporters Shield: Lionel Messi scored an impressive brace, as Inter Miami secure their second-ever silverware. Here are the details. Read below.

Inter Miami have now won their first-ever Supporters Shield

Source : @X/InterMiamiCF

Inter Miami Wins Supporters Shield: Inter Miami defeated Colombus 3-2 away to win their first-ever Supporters Shield, as they now hold an unassailable 11-point lead up top in the Eastern Conference. Lionel Messi was the star of the fixture, as his impeccable brilliant performance included a brace, chances created, 100% shot accuracy, successful dribbles, and recoveries.

What a season so far. ✨@InterMiamiCF are your 2024 Supporters’ Shield winners! pic.twitter.com/anoK2yFXHD

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024

The moment we made history! 🛡️🖤🩷 pic.twitter.com/zRseWXbGTZ

— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) October 3, 2024

The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner gave his side the lead, as a Jordi Alba long-ball was met by him and his calmness under pressure resulted in a clever goal.

The second goal was a thing of beauty as Lionel Messi rolled back the years with a scintillating free-kick to make it 2-0. More goals followed-in in the second-half but the most decisive moment came in the 84th minute, as Drake Gallaher saved Juan Hernandez's second penalty and the match ended 3-2.

Watch all the goals and highlights from the fixture below:

Jordi Alba 🔗 Leo Messi@InterMiamiCF have the lead! pic.twitter.com/GQMsIdXk7k

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024

MESSIIIIIIIIII!!!

Messi magic again to get his brace. 🪄 pic.twitter.com/tqT4Md1ydO

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024

NOT. SO. FAST.@ColumbusCrew strikes 20 seconds into the second half. We have a game! pic.twitter.com/CcJvGWaZlB

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024

WHAT IS HAPPENING!?!?

Luis Suarez restores Miami's two-goal lead immediately. pic.twitter.com/eCIVR2VCMR

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024

Cucho buries the penalty. It's 2-3 in Columbus. Not over yet!

📺 #MLSSeasonPass: https://t.co/NOIvMMOv9n pic.twitter.com/RUHikH2ztd

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024

THIS GAME!!!

Cucho denied by Callender! pic.twitter.com/Uk2z777DwL

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024

Lionel Messi Extends His Record Of Most Trophies To 46

The Argentina legend is the most decorated player in the history of football, and the 37-year-old has added two more silverwares this year (Copa America 2024 and Supporters Shield 2024).

With 46 team trophies, Lionel Messi now stands merely four shy off the historic 50-mark, as he can potentially become the first footballer ever to win 50 team trophies.

Adding trophy No. 46 to his record-collection. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/TbdfLYv9jY

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024