“He’s the GOAT” – USMNT legend admits he’s never seen anyone like Lionel Messi after incredible goal in Leagues Cup final

USMNT legend Jimmy Conrad lavished praise on Lionel Messi following his stunning goal in the Leagues Cup final. It was the Argentina icon's left-footed attempt that gave his side the lead in the first half but was canceled out in the 57th minute.

Eventually, Messi's side triumphed on penalties, but his curler from outside the box stole the show. Speaking about the goal, Conrad wrote on his X (former Twitter) account:

The Leagues Cup victory marked Inter Miami's first-ever trophy in club history. It's not a surprise that the former Barcelona man was at the heart of most of their success during the tournament.

After deciding to move from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to the MLS outfit, Messi has had a brilliant start to life in North America. Scoring his 10th goal in just seven games, the 36-year-old is flying high.

After scoring a stunning match-winning free-kick for the Miami-based outfit against Cruz Arul on his debut, Messi continued to add to his wonder goals at Inter Miami. He scored a goal from 30 yards out in the club's 4-1 win over Philadelphia Union in the competition's semifinal stage.

Following his side's Leagues Cup final defeat to Inter Miami, Nashville coach Gary Smith was full of praise for Lionel Messi. The Argentine icon opened the scoring for his club, following which Nashville equalized in the 57th minute.

After losing out on penalties, Smith admitted that it was the first time he was watching Messi live. Speaking to Apple TV+ about the former Barcelona man, he said (via Hindustan Times):

The goal being referred to is the 36-year-old's brilliant left-footed curler from outside the box. Lionel Messi adds yet another wonder goal to his account at Inter Miami since joining this summer.