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 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!!!
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024
Messi magic again to get his brace. 🪄 pic.twitter.com/tqT4Md1ydO
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!?!?
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024
Luis Suarez restores Miami's two-goal lead immediately. pic.twitter.com/eCIVR2VCMR
Cucho buries the penalty. It's 2-3 in Columbus. Not over yet!
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024
📺 #MLSSeasonPass: https://t.co/NOIvMMOv9n pic.twitter.com/RUHikH2ztd
THIS GAME!!!
— Major League Soccer (@MLS) October 3, 2024
Cucho denied by Callender! pic.twitter.com/Uk2z777DwL
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
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