Lionel Messi, David Beckham, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets pose alongside Leagues Cup trophy, images go viral

Inter Miami posted several images of their players, including Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and co-owner David Beckham, posing alongside the Leagues Cup trophy on X. The post quickly went viral, garnering nearly 12,000 likes.

Lionel Messi and Co. faced Nashville in the Leagues Cup final yesterday (August 19) at Geodis Park. The game ended 1-1 in normal time with the Argentine netting his 10th goal in a row in just seven appearances.

Inter Miami clinched a narrow 10-9 win in a tense penalty shootout to win the first trophy in the club's short history. The players were ecstatic and the club posted a series of images on X depicting this, captioning it "LA PRIMERA" (the first).

Their performance during the entirety of their Leagues Cup campaign was in sharp contrast to their domestic form in the MLS. David Beckham's side are currently at the bottom of the table with just 18 points in the MLS Eastern Conference.

The Herons' trajectory reversed after they signed Barcelona legends Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets on July 15 on two-and-a-half-year deals, unveiling both superstars the next day. The seven-time Ballon d'Or has been in explosive form, scoring 10 goals and providing one assist in just seven appearances.

Busquets also made seven appearances for Inter Miami during the run. The 35-year-old completely transformed the Herons' midfield as their pivot, utilizing his vast experience to control games for the club.

David Beckham and Co. also recruited Blaugrana icon Jordi Alba to strengthen their left-back area. The 34-year-old signed a one-and-a-half-year contract on July 20, and was also integral to the Leagues Cup win, scoring one goal and providing two assists in five appearances.

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