Messi wins trophy after shootout

In the League Cup final, Inter Miami defeated Nashville SC 10–9 in a penalty kick shootout after a 1–1 draw.

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Messi has helped Inter Miami win their first championship since joining the league in 2020.

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In this match, Lionel Messi of Inter Miami scored the goal in the 23rd minute.

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Messi's rival Nashville's Fafa Picoult scored in the 57th minute.

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Nashville coach Gary Smith said, "We were able to put ourselves in position where we could have stolen it."

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Messi scored 10 goals in his first tournament action with Inter Miami.

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Messi won the League Cup top scorer and best player awards.

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Messi's teammates waved him in the air as they celebrated on the field.

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