Lionel Messi scores brace, sets Leagues Cup record as Inter Miami beats Atletico San Luis 4-2
Lionel Messi scored two goals and provided an assist as Inter Miami defeated Mexico's Atlético San Luis 4‑2 in the opening group‑stage match of the 2026 Leagues Cup at the Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. The win gave the MLS side three points and put them atop their group.
Messi’s brace made him the competition’s all‑time leading scorer, raising his Leagues Cup tally to 14 goals and surpassing Denis Bouanga. The performance also took his career total to 921 official goals. The match was halted for about 30 minutes after a lightning storm forced a temporary suspension before play resumed.
The victory continued Inter Miami’s strong start in the cross‑border tournament that pits MLS clubs against Liga MX teams, with the team set to face Monterrey and León in their next group matches.
Entities: Argentina women's national basketball team · Atlético San Luis · Colombia women's national basketball team · Inter Miami · Inter Miami CF · Leagues Cup · Leagues Cup 2026 · Lionel Messi · Marta Moscarella · Micael · Noah Allen · Nu Stadium
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- [● 17 SOURCES] Messi reached 921 official career goals. (Career total 921 goals)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The match was part of the 2026 Leagues Cup group stage. (tournament schedule)
- [● 7 SOURCES] Messi provided an assist for Micael's header in the same match. (match report)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Messi became the all‑time top scorer in Leagues Cup history with 14 goals. (tournament statistics)
- [● 11 SOURCES] Lionel Messi scored two goals for Inter Miami in a 4‑2 victory over Atlético San Luis. (match report)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Inter Miami topped its group after the win. (group standings)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The match took place at the Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. (venue information)
- [● 4 SOURCES] The match was interrupted for about 30 minutes because of a lightning storm. (match report)
- [● 11 SOURCES] The match was suspended for about 30 minutes because of a lightning storm. (30‑minute lightning suspension)
- [● 19 SOURCES] Inter Miami defeated Atlético San Luis 4‑2. (Inter Miami won 4‑2)
- [● 19 SOURCES] Messi became the all‑time leading scorer in the Leagues Cup with 14 goals. (Leagues Cup top scorer 14 goals)
- [● 18 SOURCES] The match was played at the Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Venue Nu Stadium, Miami)