Messi scores and wins his first title at Inter Miami

The biggest winner in the history of soccer, Lionel Messi started his trajectory in soccer in the United States with the right foot. The Argentine star won, early this Sunday, his first title with Inter Miami. After a dramatic end of the game and a close dispute on penalties, the Florida team beat Nashville and won the Leagues Cup.

The 1-1 match between Nashville and Inter Miami couldn’t have been more exciting. If in normal time the two teams showed balance, in penalties it was impossible to guess who would be the winner. The two teams had excellent kicks, leaving the job to the goalkeepers, who also had to hit the limelight. In all, there were 22 penalties.

Before that, the most dramatic moment of the game involved striker Campana, from Inter Miami. In the final moments, with the score equal for both clubs, the number 9 came face to face with goalkeeper Panicco. He kicked, taking it off the archer and the ball slowly made its way over the back line. The striker went all out and, with a tackle, almost guaranteed victory to Inter Miami, had the crossbar not interfered with his plans.

On penalties, Messi scored the first. With all the tranquility of a football genius, he walked slowly towards the whitewash mark and, when it was time to finish, he sent the ball to one side and the goalkeeper to the other. The experienced Sergio Busquets was the second to charge for Inter Miami and also moved the rival goalkeeper to the wrong side. In the following charge, Leal hit badly and Callender defended in the middle of the goal, with his legs. Panicco put Nashville back in contention by saving Ulloa’s last shot.

In alternate kicks, absolutely all line players hit very well. Inter Miami goalkeeper Callender converted his shot and saved the decisive one, crowning legend Lionel Messi’s first title. After the suffered victory, the number 10 shirt was lifted by his teammates, who threw him in the air as a sign of recognition for his greatness. Messi was crowned the tournament’s best player and top scorer, having scored in every match in the competition.