Messi is already making history at Inter Miami. The Argentine, who has been instrumental in Inter Miami's 11-match winless run, has led the MLS club to their first-ever major final after a 4-1 win over Philadelphia Union in the Leagues Cup semi-final.
Josef Martinez scored the opening goal in the third minute, but it was the Argentine superstar who earned a standing ovation from the crowd after he extended Miami's lead with a stunning strike in the 20th minute.
The Venezuelan striker set up Messi before receiving a tackle, and the former PSG man, after driving the ball just a few yards, tried his luck from 35 yards. Andre Blake, who had not positioned himself well in goal, could do nothing to prevent Messi's long-range effort from low into the back of the net.
Inter Miami will face Nashville FC on 20th August in the Leagues Cup final.