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Messi Scores 2 Goals, Leads Leagues Cup Scoring

Lionel Messi scored his first two goals since the World Cup and took the career scoring lead in the Leagues Cup as Inter Miami defeated Atlético San Luis 4-2.

Messi scored in the 11th and 44th minutes, giving him 14 goals in 12 Leagues Cup matches, one ahead of Los Angeles FC's Denis Bouanga for most in the tournament's history. Telasco Segovia and defender Micael also scored, while Noah Allen had three assists as Inter Miami extended its unbeaten streak to eight matches.

The match was delayed 30 minutes in the second half due to lightning. Messi had returned to Miami's starting lineup in his second match since the World Cup, where he led Argentina to the final before losing to Spain. The veteran forward assisted on Micael's header in stoppage time after David Rodríguez put San Luis ahead early. tr-sport.click