WATCH: David Beckham and his wife embrace Lionel Messi after Leagues Cup final 2023

The legend has changed the fortunes of Inter Miami since joining them. Lionel Messi helped Miami to win their maiden title in the history of the Leagues Cup. On the night of the finals in Geodis Park, Messi showed his class and helped Miami to win their maiden title in the league. The fans were enthralled by the win and celebrated with full passion.  

It was Messi who led Miami with his world-class game. The Argentine Football legend’s team was in control of the game for the most part. Miami had a possession percentage of 59% in the match, compared to 41% of Nashville. Miami had a total pass of 593 in the match, compared to 405 from Nashville. Both teams were handed a yellow card and no red card.  

Nashville had a better attempt at the goal-scoring. There were 11 shots and 6 shots on target, which were attempted by Nashville, compared to 6 and respectively from Inter Miami. Nashville could not convert their chances as Miami did. A total of 6 corners could not yield a goal for Nashville in the match. The defense of Inter Miami was solid on the night of the final.  

David Beckham and his wife embrace Lionel Messi

It was Messi who gave the early lead for the Miami side with a brilliant goal in the 23rd minute of the game. Nashville made a comeback with a 57th-minute goal and stretched the game to extra time and further to penalty shootouts. It was a well-fought match, and it was nerve-wracking till the end. A total of 11 rounds of penalty shootouts happened to decide a winner.  

A collective team effort from Miami helped them to win the penalties by a margin of 10-9. After the match, Messi was praised by everyone for his performance and influence on the players. The former footballers congratulated the great player for his great performance. Former England great David Beckham and his wife Victoria Beckham also congratulated Messi for helping Miami to create history in the Leagues Cup. 

Watch the video of Beckham and his wife embracing Messi here –

Leo Messi embraces David and Victoria Beckham after the League Cup final ❤️

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