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Post-World Cup blues over! Messi scores twice in Inter Miami's 4-2 Leagues Cup opener win
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Post-World Cup blues over! Messi scores twice in Inter Miami's 4-2 Leagues Cup opener win

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lionel Messi scored two goals and provided an assist in his debut match for Inter Miami, leading the team to a 4-2 victory.
  • The match was the first game of the 2026 Leagues Cup, played at the DRV PNK Stadium in Florida.
  • Messi's performance helped Inter Miami overcome Atlético San Luis and marked a strong start for the team.

Lionel Messi has shaken off the disappointment of the World Cup final, delivering a stellar performance in his first match for Inter Miami. The Argentine superstar scored two goals and added an assist, guiding his new team to a decisive 4-2 victory over Mexico's Atlético San Luis.

The highly anticipated debut took place at the DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as part of the 2026 Leagues Cup. Messi, starting the match, showcased his enduring brilliance, dominating the game and silencing any doubts following Argentina's loss in the World Cup final.

His two goals and one assist were instrumental in Inter Miami's win, demonstrating the immediate impact the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner can have on his team. This commanding performance signals a strong start for Inter Miami in the tournament and offers a hopeful outlook for the club's future with Messi leading the line.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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