Lionel Messi scored twice for Inter Miami in their 3-2 win vs. Columbus and lifting the Supporters’ Shield trophy.
Messi scored two goals in two minutes for Inter Miami, late in the first half. A cross by Jordi Alba found Messi who controlled it and with the ball bouncing, lobbed it over the goalkeeper to give Inter Miami the 1-0 lead.
The Argentine would score again, moments later. Inter Miami were awarded a free kick and it was Messi who took it and he would score to give Inter Miami the 2-0 lead.
Inter Miami would go on to win 3-2, with Columbus scoring two and Inter Miami adding another goal. The club was awarded the Supporters’ Shield trophy which is given to the team which the most points in the regular season.
Congratulations to Lionel Messi, Tomás Avilés, Facundo Farías, Oscar Ustari, Nicolás Freire, Franco Negri, Federico Redondo, Marcelo Weigandt and coach Gerardo “Tata” Martino on winning the Supporters’ Shield.
LIONEL MESSI GOAL FOR INTER MIAMI! pic.twitter.com/BIzUNwYFqX
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) October 3, 2024
LIONEL MESSI FREE KICK GOAL FOR INTER MIAMI! pic.twitter.com/6Vyn07s9DY
— Roy Nemer (@RoyNemer) October 3, 2024
