Messi's goalscoring run propels Inter Miami's success in Leagues Cup

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.