Lionel Messi scores twice as Inter Miami advances to MLS Leagues Cup quarterfinals on penalties
Lionel Messi continued his impressive start to life in the US, scoring twice as Inter Miami advanced to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup after a penalty shootout on Sunday.
Messi opened the scoring with a trademark goal from the Argentine as the the 36-year-old curled home from the edge of the box after linking up with his former Barcelona teammate, Jordi Alba.
FC Dallas hit back with three quickfire goals to take control of a pulsating tie.
The 2022 World Cup winner’s moment of magic forced a penalty shootout with a spot in the final eight on the line.
And Messi once again stepped up, calmly slotting home his penalty, while 18-year-old Benjamin Cremaschi converted his spot-kick to seal a 5-3 victory for Inter Miami.
Lionel Messi continued his impressive start to life in the US, scoring twice as Inter Miami advanced to the quarterfinals of the Leagues Cup after a penalty shootout on Sunday. Messi opened the scoring with a trademark goal from the Argentine as the the 36-year-old curled home from the edge of the box after linking up with his…