# Messi scores twice as Inter Miami beat Atletico San Luis 4-2

2026-08-06T10:46:11+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 5 independent outlets

Lionel Messi scored twice and set up another goal as Inter Miami came from behind to beat Atletico San Luis 4-2 in their Leagues Cup opener in Miami, according to The New Indian Express, ABP Live and The Hindu. David Rodriguez put San Luis ahead in the fourth minute before Messi equalised in the 11th minute and struck again before half-time, Venezuelan midfielder Telasco Segovia and defender Micael also scored for Miami, while Rafa Llorente scored a second-half consolation for San Luis. The brace took Messi to 14 Leagues Cup goals, one ahead of LAFC's Denis Bouanga, making him the competition's all-time leading scorer since its expanded format began in 2023. The New Indian Express reported the match was delayed 30 minutes in the second half because of lightning, and that Miami extended its unbeaten run to eight matches, with teammate Luis Suarez unavailable while serving a six-match tournament suspension from last year's final.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three outlets carry the same core numbers: Messi's goals in the 11th and 44th minutes, the 4-2 result, and a Leagues Cup tally of 14 that puts him one clear of Denis Bouanga. The New Indian Express adds detail the other two do not, that this was Messi's second match since the World Cup and that Noah Allen supplied three assists, and it is the only one of the three to account for Luis Suarez's absence. Miami play out the group stage without Suarez, whose six-match suspension rules him out of this year's tournament entirely.

## Coverage

- newindianexpress.com (neutral report) <https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/06/lionel-messi-scores-his-first-2-goals-since-the-world-cup-as-inter-miami-beats-san-luis-4-2-3>
- news.abplive.com (neutral report) <https://news.abplive.com/sports/football/messi-scores-stunning-first-goal-since-fifa-world-cup-break-watch-video-1860663>
- thehindu.com (neutral report) <https://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/messi-scores-twice-to-set-leagues-cup-record-in-miami-victory/article71312095.ece>
- sports.ndtv.com <https://sports.ndtv.com/football/lionel-messi-scores-2-goals-provides-assist-for-inter-miami-to-leave-fans-buzzing-video-11872303>

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