# Messi sets Leagues Cup scoring record in Inter Miami win

2026-08-06T20:41:59+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk

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Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat Atlético San Luis 4-2 on Wednesday, starting the club’s 2026 Leagues Cup campaign with a comeback victory. The goals took Messi’s tally to 14 in 12 appearances, moving him one ahead of Los Angeles FC’s Denis Bouanga as the tournament’s leading scorer. Messi had returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a brief substitute appearance against Columbus Crew on August 2. He also assisted in Inter Miami’s win, which extended the club’s unbeaten run to eight matches. The Times of India reports that Noah Allen supplied three assists. Messi’s goals came after David Rodríguez gave San Luis an early lead.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/lionel-messi-breaks-leagues-cup-record-on-world-cup-return-with-stunning-inter-miami-brace/articleshow/133012323.cms>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/sports/football/lionel-messi-returns-red-hot-from-world-cup-scores-twice-in-brilliant-inter-miami-win-watch-article-155317720>

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