Lionel Messi's brilliant goal gives Inter Miami victory over Philadelphia

Lionel Messi keeps scoring goals and Inter Miami keeps winning games.

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Inter Miami beat Union 4-1 in the League Cup semi-finals on Tuesday.

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Messi hit a tremendous shot from 30 yards out in the 20th minute that beat three Philadelphia defenders.

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The shot delighted fans in the Philly area who paid record prices for football tickets.

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Major League Soccer is now known as Messi's League.

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Jordi Alba and Joseph Martinez also scored for Miami in the first half.

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David Ruiz scored in the second half of this match.

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Miami will play against Nashville or Mexican club Monterrey in the League's Cup championship match on Saturday.

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