Lionel Messi keeps scoring goals, and Inter Miami keeps winning games.
Messi ripped a shot from 30 yards past three Philadelphia defenders in the 20th minute that made fans who paid a record price for soccer tickets in the Philly area rejoice, and Inter Miami beat the Union 4-1 in a Leagues Cup semifinal on Tuesday night.
The result means Messi will now lead Miami into the 42nd final of his career when the World Cup-style tournament for clubs from Mexico and Major League Soccer reaches its climax on Saturday. The win also guarantees Miami a place in next year’s CONCACAF Champions Cup, the top regional club tournament.
Santiago Leon is the Founder and CEO of the Sports Cast. He covers NFL, NBA, and world soccer. He’s also founder of sleon productions, which he specializes in technology and serves clients with solutions to make their business grow.