Overview
- Lionel Messi has scored in all five of his appearances for Inter Miami, notching eight goals in total.
- Inter Miami has won all five games Messi has played in and has advanced to the Leagues Cup semifinals.
- Messi's presence has generated excitement and viewership for the Leagues Cup tournament between MLS and Liga MX clubs.
- Coach Martino has compared Messi's leadership role with Inter Miami to his role in helping Argentina win the 2022 World Cup.
- Messi's scoring run contrasts with Inter Miami's previous struggles, as they had won just 5 of 22 MLS matches before his arrival.