Lionel Messi Scores Again, Inter Miami Tops Philadelphia 4–1 to Make Leagues Cup Final

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Union during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer semifinal in Chester, Pa., on Aug. 15, 2023. Chris Szagola/AP Photo

CHESTER, Pa.—Lionel Messi keeps scoring goals, and Inter Miami keeps winning games.

Messi ripped a shot from 30 yards past three Philadelphia defenders in the 20th minute that made fans who paid a record price for soccer tickets in the Philly area rejoice, and Inter Miami beat the Union 4–1 in a Leagues Cup semifinal on Tuesday night.