Watch: Lionel Messi gets tossed up in the air by Inter Miami teammates after Leagues Cup win

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammates celebrated their Leagues Cup victory against Nashville on Saturday (August 19) by hoisting their captain up in the air.

The 36-year-old put in yet another stellar performance to help guide the Herons to the cup at Geodis Park. He opened the scoring in the 23rd minute with a typically superb strike.

However, Nashville hit back in the 57th minute through Fafa Picault's close-range effort. The final then headed to a dramatic penalty shootout, which Gerardo Martino's side won.

Messi converted the opening penalty of the shootout, and it went all the way down to the two goalkeepers for Inter Miami and Nashville. The Herons' Drake Callender scored his spot-kick and then saved his counterpart Elliot Panicco's effort to help Miami clinch the trophy.

It has been a remarkable tournament for Lionel Messi who is just getting started in the MLS. He has now bagged 10 goals in just seven games while also providing an assist.

Messi has quickly built a strong rapport with his teammates, and they decided to celebrate their Legaues Cup triumph by launching the legendary forward up in the air.

You can watch the clip of Inter Miami players celebrating with their Argentine captain below:

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Lionel Messi was also seen celebrating with Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham following the side's famous win against Nashville. The Herons captain embraced Beckham, the England football legend, in a heartwarming moment, as seen below:

Beckham played a key role in enticing Messi a move to the DRV PNK Stadium. The duo have since regularly been spotted together as they look to steer Inter Miami into the MLS' top echelons.

The Argentine icon's arrival has coincided with a major transformation for Beckham's