Messi, Miami into 1st MLS Cup final
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Messi curled in a stunning free kick -- his 50th goal for Inter Miami -- sealing a 2-1 victory and lifting the MLS side to four points after two games. They now sit level with Palmeiras, their next opponent in the final group stage clash to decide who will advance to the round of 16.
Inter Miami is set to play against New York City FC on Saturday for a chance at a first ever playoff trophy. This comes after Argentine soccer legend, Lionel Messi, scored one goal and three assists,
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Why FIFA Doesn't Officially Count Lionel Messi & Inter Miami's Eastern Conference Champions Title?
Inter Miami claims its first Eastern Conference title with a 5-1 victory. Lionel Messi's potential 47th career trophy faces recognition questions beyond MLS.
Messi scored one and assisted on three more as Inter Miami crushed Cincinnati 4-0 in their Eastern Conference semifinal.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have pushed soccer into an era where statistics bend around their brilliance, and yet a single question continues to return with fresh urgency: Who has more total goal contributions this century?