Detroit, MI, August 5, 2026 —

Lionel Messi netted his first two goals since the World Cup, propelling Inter Miami to a decisive 4-2 win against Atlético San Luis in the Leagues Cup. The Argentine superstar also claimed the career scoring lead in the tournament during Wednesday night’s match.

The game, held under rainy conditions, was temporarily halted due to lightning, adding an element of unpredictability to the evening’s proceedings.

Messi’s performance marked a significant return to form, with his brace contributing crucially to Inter Miami’s success. The victory over Atlético San Luis in the Leagues Cup underscores the team’s performance in the competition.

The details regarding the specific timing of the goals, the duration of the delay, and the final career scoring tally for Messi in the tournament were not provided in the summary.



Story summarized from the original created by Alanis Thames, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.

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