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Lionel Messi has been on an absolute warpath ever since his move to Inter Miami. La Pulga has been tearing up defenses since his debut, and the game against Philadelphia Union was no different. Messi and his side cruised to a comfortable 4-1 win over their opposition confirming their place in the Leagues Cup final.

Following the game, Messi took to his Instagram account and shared a series of images alongside a captain that is eerily similar to the one he posted for the Argentine side before the Copa America final.

Lionel Messi looks to clinch his first title with Inter Miami

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Fans were expecting the Philadelphia Union to be Lionel Messi’s biggest challenge this season. The side has been consistent and has produced results in their outings, but no one at Subaru Park expected the outcome. Inter Miami outright steamrolled past Philadelphia, thrashing them 4-1 to secure their place in the Leagues Cup final.

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While the Argentine star had a single goal to his name, he had a big impact on the game. The defenders tried to keep him in check, which allowed the likes of Robert Taylor and Josef Martinez to operate with freedom. With the game done and dusted, La Pulga took to his Instagram account to share a motivating post for his team, similar to the one he shared for Argentina before the Copa America final.

 

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With Miami unbeaten in their last six outings, it would be a mistake to not label them as the prime contenders for the title. The team has made a complete 180 following Messi’s arrival. With all eyes on the final, it will be interesting to see how Inter Miami performs,

Inter Miami eyes its first silverware

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The David Beckham-owned franchise knew they were going to be shooting for the stars when they signed Lionel Messi. However, when asked in an interview if Messi would perform from the get-go, Beckham said that the Argentine would take some time to settle.

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However, Lionel Messi has shattered all expectations, smashing 9 goals in just 6 games as he has taken the United States by storm. Messi has been outright amazing for his side, with the team smashing 21 goals in 6 games. Before Messi’s arrival, Miami had 22 goals in 22 games, which speaks magnitudes about Lionel Messi’s impact on the team.

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With the team set to face Nashville in the finals of the Leagues Cup, it will be interesting to see if Miami can live up to the pressure and clinch their very first silverware.