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Lionel Messi registers two goals in his first appearance after FIFA World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches - one ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga for most in the tournament's four-year history

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Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. Pic/AFP

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Atletico San Luis at Nu Stadium in Miami, Florida. Pic/AFP

Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami overcame an early deficit to beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 on a rainy night. The match at Nu Stadium was delayed 30 minutes in the second half because of lightning in the area. Messi scored in the 11th and the 44th minutes.

He has 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches - one ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga for most in the tournament's four-year history. Telasco Segovia and defender Micael also scored, and Noah Allen had three assists as Inter Miami extended its unbeaten streak to eight matches. Messi returned to Miami's starting lineup in his second match since the World Cup, where he led Argentina to its second straight final appearance before La Albiceleste lost 1-0 to Spain.

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