Lionel Messi's wife Antonella Rocuzzo celebrated Inter Miami's historic Leagues Cup win over Nashville on Saturday (August 19) with Sergio Busquet's partner Elena Galera.
Continuing their dream run at this year's competition, the Herons drew first blood when Messi produced a typically brilliant finish in the 23rd minute. After Robert Taylor's effort was blocked, Messi beat the challenge of Walker Zimmerman before netting a sumptuous curler from the edge of the box. Nashville custodin Elliot Panicco had no chance as Miami drew first blood.
It was the 2022 FIFA World Cup winner's 10th strike in seven games in the Leagues Cup as Miami led at the break in front of a partisan Nashville crowd. The hosts responded in the 56th minute when Fafa Picault's header went in off Miami 'keeper Drake Callendar.
Messi could have won the game in regulation time, but his 71st-minute effort hit the woodwork. Leandro Campana also did likewise with virtually the last shot of the match as penalties ensued. Each team converted 10 of their first 11 efforts before Miami' keeper Callendar scored his spot-kick and saved his counterpart Elliot Panicco's to seal the Heron's first-ever title.
Rocuzzo celebrated her husband's triumph with his former Barcelona teammate Busquet's partner, captioning the Instagram Story (as translated from Spanish):
Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets won titles galore at Barcelona - 22 to be exact - and now they have their first with Inter Miami. Following their rousing run in the Leagues Cup, fans would believe it won't be their last.
Lionel Messi has hit the ground running after arriving at MLS side Inter Miami on a free transfer following a two-season stint at Paris Saint-Germain.
He scored in every game - bagging 10
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