Lionel Messi is so good that even the official MLS account are posting compilations of his brilliance.
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner continued his stunning start to life across the pond at Inter Miami, scoring his ninth goal in six games as the Herons beat Philadelphia Union to reach the Leagues Cup final.
Josef Martinez opened the scoring in the third minute before Messi scored for the sixth consecutive game in the 20th minute.With defenders backing away from him, the Argentina legend picked up the ball around 30 yards out and almost effortlessly struck the ball past Jamaican goalkeeper Andre Blake.
Long-time Barcelona colleague Jordi Alba made it 3-0 in first-half stoppage time, with David Ruiz netting in the 84th minute after Alejandro Bedoya had scored a consolation for the hosts.
And once again, the 36-year-old's highlights make for stunning viewing. Despite suffering an ankle injury in training, Messi completely ran the show, with absolutely everything going through him.He dropped deep, linked the play superbly and regularly toyed with the defenders who dared to take the ball off him after dragging them out of position.
Messi, who looks to be enjoying his football at club level again, played the full 90 minutes and won the Man of the Match award for the fifth time since joining Inter.
"Our goal was to qualify for international competition next season and we've done that," said Miami boss Gerardo Martino.
"Now we have to prepare to win this tournament, which has us feeling very motivated and confident.""The league's account posted a video recap of his wondrous display, complete with the caption: "Again and again and again. Six games. Six wins. Nine goals. Relive Leo Messi's latest star showing in @LeaguesCup action."
Messi is now the club's joint-top scorer for the season and hasn't even featured in the MLS yet.
Gerard Martino's side play the first final in their history against Nashville at Geodis Park on Sunday, with captain Messi handed a glorious chance to add to his incredible trophy haul in what will be his 42nd final.Inter have already secured a place in next season's Concacaf Champions Cup regional tournament irrespective of the result.
"Our goal was to qualify for international competition next season and we've done that," manager Martino said.
"Now we have to prepare to win this tournament, which has us feeling very motivated and confident."
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