Lionel Messi has guided Inter Miami to the Supporters’ Shield title following a 3-2 win over Columbus Crew.
Lionel Messi Guides Inter Miami To Supporters’ Shield Title
Messi netted a brace to help Tata Martino’s side claim the title, with the Argentine penning his name on the scoresheet in the 45th and 45+5 minute.
Luis Suarez scored the defining goal for the Herons in the 48th minute, as Inter Miami claimed their first-ever Supporters’ Shield.
Former Fenerbahce star Diego Rossi, alongside Colombia international Juan Hernandez, were the scorers in the 46th and 61st minute for Columbus Crew.
Inter Miami picked up the Supporters’ Shield, having amassed 68 points in 32 matches, the highest in both the Western and Eastern Conference this term.
The Herons play in the Western Conference, and they have garnered 20 victories, 8 draws, and 4 losses in 32 matches.
Ex-Barcelona Stars Illuminating Inter Miami
Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, and Luis Suarez have all played a crucial role in Inter Miami’s Supporters’ Shield triumph, with the quartet contributing their experience and quality to the success of the side.
Having finished amongst the first 9 positions of the Western Conference, Tata Martino‘s side have also qualified for the 2024 MLS Cup playoffs.
Columbus Crew, who lost to Inter Miami on Thursday, October 3, 2024, currently occupy the 2nd spot in the Eastern Conference and they are also guaranteed a spot in the postseason Championship.
Whichever team claims the MLS Cup is awarded the title of league champion, and interestingly, Columbus Crew are the defending champions, having claimed their 3rd title in history in 2023.
Lionel Messi Etches Another Record Into History
Messi’s Supporters’ Shield triumph with Inter Miami has seen him claim his 46th career trophy, the highest ever in the history of football.
Lionel Messi, who is regarded as one of the great footballers of all time played an instrumental role in the Herons securing the Supporters’ Shield title, scoring 17 goals and providing 12 assists in 19 matches.
Lionel Messi has claimed several major honors in his career, including; 1 FIFA World Cup, 2 Copa America, 4 UEFA Champions League, and 10 La Liga titles.
Individually, Messi has won a mouth-watering 8 Ballon d’Or awards alongside 4 FIFA TheBest Men’s Player of the Year prize alongside 2 FIFA World Cups Golden Ball.
The Argentine football star has made 886 club appearances thus far in his career, scoring 732 goals and providing 355 assists in all competitions.
Internationally, Lionel Messi has scored 109 goals and provided 58 assists in 187 appearances for Argentina.
Messi has continued to delineate brilliance even at the twilight of his career and it will be fascinating to see how much time he has got to offer to football.
Dani Alves is the second most successful player in football, with the Brazilian amassing 43 trophies during his career.
Lionel Messi Celebrates Supporters’ Shield Triumph With Inter Miami Co-owner Jorge Mas
Lionel Messi was also seen in footage lifting the shield with Inter Miami co-owner Jorge Mas, whose suit was drenched from the champagne celebrations.
The latest triumph for Messi is also the second trophy he has helped the Herons claim since joining the side in 2023, having guided the club to the Leagues Cup crown in August 2023.
