Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi has reached an incredible milestone after he scored two goals on his first start for his new club in the United States.
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The 36-year-old led the Herons to an impressive 4-0 victory over Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup at the DRV PNK Stadium in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Messi opened the scoring in the eighth minute before adding a second in the 22nd minute, with his first strike marking a remarkable career achievement.
According to ESPN, the Argentine has now found the net against 100 different clubs since becoming a professional footballer.
Lionel Messi keeps it ?? pic.twitter.com/zfk4Xtypbj
— ESPN (@espn) July 26, 2023
The seven-time Ballon d'Or winner was also involved in the Florida-based outfit's other two goals in the tie, playing the pass before the assist for the third and setting up the fourth directly.
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Messi has now played a hand in four strikes in his first two appearances for the club co-owned by David Beckham.
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