Messi scores TWO goals in 1st start since the World Cup 🎥

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·6 agosto 2026

Messi scores TWO goals in 1st start since the World Cup 🎥

Lionel Messi made his first start for Inter Miami since the World Cup this Wednesday (5).

And the Argentine did not disappoint, scoring two goals and providing an assist in his team’s win over Atlético San Luís of Mexico.

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Casemiro also started and stayed on the field for the full 90 minutes of the Leagues Cup match, a competition involving Mexican and MLS teams.

Messi’s assist came from a corner kick that found the head of Brazilian center back Micael, formerly of Palmeiras.

With this Wednesday’s performance, the Argentine reached 921 career goals.

Check out the main highlights of Messi’s performance below:

1st goal

Lionel Messi is BACK for @InterMiamiCF! First-time finish for the equalizer vs. Atlético San Luis 👏 📺 Apple TV: https://t.co/42t4HpB0fp
– mercoledì 5 agosto 2026

2nd goal

But wait, there's more! 💥 Messi scores his second goal of the first half vs. San Luis 🤯
– giovedì 6 agosto 2026

Assist

Messi from the corner, and Micael gets 🆙 for the header! @InterMiamiCF take a 4-1 lead into halftime of their first @LeaguesCup game.
– giovedì 6 agosto 2026

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