Overview
- Messi scored twice and set up a goal as Inter Miami beat Atlético de San Luis 4-2 in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday.
- His two goals moved him to 14 Leagues Cup strikes in 12 appearances, making him the tournament’s all-time top scorer.
- The win extended Inter Miami’s unbeaten run to eight matches while the team played without Luis Suárez, who is serving a six-match Leagues Cup suspension.
- Play was delayed for about 30 minutes by lightning at Nu Stadium, and Noah Allen finished the night with three assists for Miami.
- Off the field, Madrid officials confirmed Messi donated roughly €80,000 to Sierra Oeste wildfire reconstruction and Argentina’s football leaders said his national-team future is a personal decision to be made by him.