'I mean, I'm not the biggest fan of penalties,' Beckham said in the tunnel of Geodis Park after watching his team lift the trophy. 'It's never easy watching these games end like this.'
The 30-year-old American international had captained Miami's side throughout the season before handing over the armband after Messi's arrival. But Messi made sure the former captain was recognized.
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Argentine superstar scores a stunning goal in the final as Miami beat Nashville on penalties
Inter Miami defeated Nashville on penalties after their electrifying performance in the Leagues Cup final match that finished 1-1 after 90 minutes thanks to a screamer goal from Lionel Messi,...
Lionel Messi's legendary career has reached a new pinnacle.By capturing the 2023 Leagues Cup title with Inter Miami CF, Messi now has 44 combined trophies for club and country. He surpassed former FC Barcelona teammate Dani Alves (43) in that category – ascending the charts eight months after leading
Lionel Messi made it 10 goals from seven games since joining Inter Miami as he helped them to the Leagues Cup title with a thrilling victory over Nashville.
Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to their first trophy as a franchise and co-owner David Beckham couldn't contain his emotion as he celebrated with wife Victoria and the hero himself
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WATCH: Lionel Messi and Inter Miami celebrate their historic win on the heel's of the Argentine's magical performance.
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Inter Miami beat Nashville SC in a thrilling Leagues Cup final on Saturday after a 1-1 tie was settled by a marathon 10-9 penalty shootout as Lionel Messi extended his winning streak with the MLS side to seven games.
Lionel Messi celebrated his first cup win with Inter Miami by embracing team co-owner David Beckham and his wife Victoria on Saturday night in Nashville.
Lionel Messi has taken the Inter Miami soccer team to win the Leagues Cup trophy in a dramatic penalty shootout against Nashville SC.
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Lionel Messi scored early in regulation and converted the first shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties in the Leagues Cup final on Saturday night.
Lionel Messi scored a screamer and won his first trophy in North American soccer as Inter Miami beat Nashville on penalties (10-9) after their final ended 1-1 in 90 minutes.
Lionel Messi scored his 10th goal of the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami won the tournament in an 11-round penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw against host Nashville SC on Saturday night.
