"Gracias Leo" - David Beckham posts message on social media as Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to Leagues Cup victory
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has saluted Lionel Messi after the Argentine icon guided his side to Leagues Cup glory on Saturday (August 19).
Messi, 36, scored a sublime opener for the Herons, with a typically sensational left-footed strike in the 23rd minute. Nashville equalised through Fafa Picault in the 57th minute as athe two sides headed to a shootout.
The legendary forward converted the opening spot-kick of the shootout, which Inter Miami won 10-9. It was the first trophy the MLS club won in their short five-year history.
Beckham took to Instagram to thank Lionel Messi for helping his Herons side win the Leagues Cup. He posted an image of the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner and added:
Beckham was seen embracing Messi following Inter Miami's Leagues Cup triumph. The iconic attacker lit up the tournament with 10 goals and one assist in seven games.
The Miami co-owner had glowing words for his new signing after the win. He said (via Albiceleste Talk):
Lionel Messi has become the most decorated player in football history with 44 trophies, won between 2004 to 2023. He has taken the United States by storm, which bodes well for Beckham's MLS club ahead of the new season.
Inter Miami fans have enjoyed a massive turnaround in form since Lionel Messi and his longtime teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba arrived at the DRV PNK Stadium.
The Herons have won every game the trio have played in as the Barcelona legends are flourishing in Gerardo Martino's side. David Beckham has overseen three of the biggest arrivals in MLS history.
The quartet were snapped by Inter Miami's media team following their Leagues Cup triumph. The photo shows Messi with his arm around Beckham while Busquets and Alba are also sitting alongside the
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