Messi scored in 5 consecutive matches in the US, 8 goals in 5 matches

Reigns Cup semi-finals, last among 15 regular league teams

Lionel Messi rejoices after scoring in the League Cup quarterfinals. AFP Yonhap News Agency

Lionel Messi led the team to a great victory by scoring in five consecutive games since his debut in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS).

Inter Miami, where Messi plays, advanced to the semifinals by defeating Charlotte FC 4-0 in the 2023 League Cup quarter-finals home game at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on the 12th. 스포츠토토

Miami, which led 2-0 in the first half, virtually confirmed its victory with an opponent's own goal in the 33rd minute of the second half.

Messi rushed to the gate in the 41st minute of the second half and connected Leonardo Campana's pass with a non-stop shot to score the team's fourth goal, driving the game once more.

Messi, who made his Miami debut on July 22 against Cruz Azul (Mexico) in the league cup group stage, scored eight goals in five league cup matches. During this period, Miami scored a total of 17 goals and boasted its firepower.

Messi, who scored eight goals, led the League Cup scoring. The Riggs Cup is a cup competition in which professional teams from the United States, Canada, and Mexico compete. Miami will play against Philadelphia Union in the semifinals on the 15th.

Along with Messi, veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets from FC Barcelona (Spain), who recently joined Miami, also played full-time on the day and helped the team win. Along with them, fullback Jordi Alba, who led Barcelona's heyday, also played on the ground for 88 minutes.

Miami is a team co-owned by former English soccer star David Beckham. In the league, it remains at the bottom of the 15 MLS Eastern Conference teams with 5 wins, 3 draws and 14 losses.