Messi Nets 100th Inter Miami Goal, Securing Campeones Cup Victory Over Cruz Azul
Lionel Messi's milestone goal and assist led Inter Miami to a 2-0 win, clinching their fourth trophy since his arrival.
The story
Lionel Messi continued his remarkable run with Inter Miami on Wednesday night, scoring his 100th goal for the club and providing an assist to secure the 2026 Michelob ULTRA Campeones Cup. Inter Miami defeated LIGA MX powerhouse Cruz Azul 2-0 at Nu Stadium in downtown Miami, marking their fourth trophy in as many seasons since Messi joined.
The Argentine legend opened the scoring in the 24th minute with a stunning header, assisted by Luis Suárez. Later, in the 81st minute, Messi turned provider, delivering a corner kick that marquee summer signing Casemiro headed home to seal the victory. This latest triumph adds another piece of silverware to Messi's unparalleled career collection, now totaling 48 trophies.
Off the pitch
| Player | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucca Brughmans | Genk | Liverpool | €35m |
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