Overview
- Lionel Messi opened his first start since the World Cup with two first‑half goals and a corner assist as Inter Miami beat Atlético San Luis 4-2 at Nu Stadium.
- The brace moved Messi to 14 Leagues Cup goals in 12 appearances making him the competition’s all‑time leading scorer.
- Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos praised Messi’s first goal as a technical masterpiece and the captain’s involvement directly shaped three of Miami’s four first‑half goals.
- Play was halted for about 30 minutes by lightning during the second half and Uruguay striker Luis Suárez was unavailable while serving a six‑match Leagues Cup ban.
- Regional President Isabel Díaz Ayuso confirmed Messi donated €80,000 to rebuild Madrid’s Sierra Oeste and Miami now head into a group game with Monterrey riding an eight‑match unbeaten run.