Messi scores his first goals since World Cup as Inter Miami beat San Luis

Lionel Messi scores his first goals since Argentina’s World Cup final defeat by Spain, as Miami win 4-2 in Leagues Cup.Published On 6 Aug 20266 Aug 2026Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to beat Atletico de San Luis 4-2.The match at Nu Stadium on a rainy Wednesday night was delayed 30 minutes in the second half due to lightning in the area.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4FIFA pledges to defend Infantino after World Cup rights plan collapseslist 2 of 4UEFA’s threatened legal action against Infantino and FIFA: What we knowlist 3 of 4Ex-Arsenal boss Wenger was ‘not aware’ of Infantino’s FIFA planlist 4 of 4UEFA confirms legal letter served to FIFA after Infantino’s World Cup planend of listMessi scored in the 11th and the 44th minutes. He has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches – one ahead of Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga for most in the tournament’s four-year history.Telasco Segovia and defender Micael also scored, and Noah Allen had three assists as Inter Miami extended its unbeaten streak to eight matches.Messi returned to Miami’s starting lineup in hi...