Lionel Messi embraces David Beckham and spouse Victoria after thrilling shootout win over Nashville: Crew co-owner can hardly comprise his pleasure as Argentinian hero leads Herons to their first title within the membership’s five-year historical past

Lionel Messi celebrated his first cup win with Inter Miami by embracing co-owner David Beckham and his spouse Victoria on Saturday evening in Nashville.

After an on-field pile-on along with his Miami teammates, Messi discovered his means into the arms of an ecstatic Beckham, who might hardly comprise his pleasure.

Beckham, himself a former MLS star, was seen whispering in Messi’s ear earlier than the Argentinian legend shared a quick hug with Victoria. Beckham and his spouse additionally shared their very own on-field embrace, which got here after 5 tough seasons in Miami because the membership has struggled to get out of the MLS basement. 

Messi was, as soon as once more, the person of the match on Saturday. Not solely did he rating early in regulation, however he additionally transformed the primary shot in penalty kicks as Inter Miami beat Nashville SC 10-9 on penalties within the Leagues Cup remaining.

Messi scored for the tenth time in seven video games since becoming a member of Inter Miami, changing within the twenty third minute.

Messi celebrated his first cup win with Miami by embracing workforce co-owner David Beckham

The ball landed at Messi’s toes after a move from teammate Robert Taylor was blocked. Messi dribbled previous Nashville defender Walker Zimmerman and unleashed a bending shot from simply outdoors the penalty field into the highest left nook of the purpose. Diving goalkeeper Elliot Panicco had no likelihood at taking part in the ball.

Messi wasn’t significantly influential earlier than he scored the purpose, and the gang showered him with boos every time he touched the ball. However the stadium erupted in cheers when the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner who led Argentina to the World Cup crown final yr scored.

Nashville tied the sport within the 56th minute when Fafa Picault’s header off a nook kick ricocheted off Miami’s Benjamin Cremaschi and into the web off goalkeeper Drake Callendar.

Messi had a shot from the world he had scored from earlier within the 71st minute, however hit the submit because the groups performed to a 1-1 attract regulation.

Miami striker Leonardo Campana had an opportunity to win the sport within the final play in regulation, however his sliding shot on an open purpose hit the submit. Messi held his head in his palms when the ball trickled out of play.

Messi calmly transformed the primary shot in penalties as Miami claimed its first trophy.

Messi mania had gripped Music Metropolis after Nashville SC superior to the ultimate in opposition to Miami FC with a win in opposition to Monterrey of the Mexican league on Tuesday. Ticket costs skyrocketed after they went on sale the next day however eased considerably within the days earlier than the sport. The most affordable seats nonetheless value a number of hundred {dollars}. A capability crowd of 30,109 stuffed Geodis Park.

Nashville native Reese Witherspoon introduced out the sport ball and NBA famous person Giannis Antetokounmpo took some photographs on purpose earlier than the sport. Each are minority house owners of Nashville SC.