Lionel Messi leads Inter
3-2 over Columbus Crew, Lionel Messi leads Inter Miami to their first Supporters’ Shield.
With a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Crew on Wednesday night, Lionel Messi guided Inter Miami to its inaugural Supporters’ Shield, his second with the team and his 46th overall.
The trophy, which is awarded to the team with the greatest overall regular season record, was won by Inter Miami over the Crew thanks to two goals from Messi. The first came from close range, and the second was an incredible curling free kick.
Just after Diego Rossi’s goal in the 46th minute gave Columbus a one-goal lead, the Argentinean’s former Barcelona colleague Luis Suárez restored the two-goal advantage, and Miami managed to hold on for the victory even after Cucho Hernández scored a penalty later in the second half.
“I am content. I am glad for this group. In an interview with Apple TV following the game, Messi stated, “I believe I told you at the beginning of the year, we knew that this was a group to battle for this.”
“We were in control right from the start; the players had to accomplish this. We are considering the next (one), and I am glad to have achieved the first one,” he continued.
The triumph occurs shortly after Messi, who returned to the field on September 15.
Missed over three months of Miami games due to injury and national team duties.
With just 17 games played for the squad this year, he has 17 goals and 15 assists.
Miami has guaranteed home-field advantage in the MLS Cup Playoffs by winning the regular-season championship.
To surpass the New England Revolution’s MLS-record 73 points from the 2021 season.
The team must win its final two league games.
Beyond that, though, Miami’s focus will undoubtedly be on the MLS Cup.
Former England star and Miami co-owner David Beckham posted on Instagram.
Saying, “So happy to see our guys receive the Supporters Shield after a terrific win in Columbus.”
“Another incredible accomplishment in this football team’s history.
And I am thrilled to present this trophy to the league’s greatest supporters.” We are moving on to the next one now.
