'Miracle Worker' Messi: Argentine Star Leads Inter Miami to Final of Leagues Cup

• Lionel Messi led Inter Miami to their first-ever Leagues Cup final on Tuesday night
• He scored a long-range stunner in the 20th minute against Philadelphia Union
• He has scored nine goals in his first six Leagues Cup matches for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi is undoubtedly a miracle worker.

Since joining the club last month, he has turned MLS cellar dwellers Inter Miami into a powerhouse, leading the Herons to their first-ever Leagues Cup final.

Sports Brief looks at Messi’s incredible start to his career in the United States.

Messi’s fantastic debut goal

Messi dazzled on his debut for Inter Miami, scoring a stunning goal in the 94th minute of their match against Cruz Azul.

After entering the game as a substitute, he showed his flair for the dramatic yet again, netting a last-gasp free-kick to hand the Herons a thrilling 2-1 victory.

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Messi's quick brace downs Atlanta

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner started for the first time for Inter Miami in the game against Atlanta United, and he immediately made an explosive impact.

He scored twice in the opening 22 minutes, helping the Herons cruise to a 4-0 win.

Messi also registered an assist in the second half of that contest, per ESPN.

Messi's volley goals stun Orlando

The 36-year-old then recorded a double for the second straight game, scoring a brace in the round of 32 against Orlando City.

Messi opened the scoring with a close-range volley in the seventh minute after receiving a gorgeous pass from Robert Taylor.

The Argentine star doubled his tally in the 72nd minute, volleying home another goal to seal the 3-1 win for Inter Miami.

Messi inspires comeback vs. Dallas

Messi played on the road in the US for the first time in Dallas, and the Inter Miami star lived up to the hype.

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He scored twice in the round of 16, including a stunning free kick in the 85th minute to tie the match against FC Dallas at 4-4.

Inter Miami went on to win 5-3 on penalties, with Messi scoring one of the Herons’ spot kicks.

Messi strikes late vs. Charlotte

Messi continued his red-hot form in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals against Charlotte FC, scoring in the 86th minute to complete the 4-0 rout for Inter Miami.

Leonardo Campana found the former Barcelona star with a cross after the latter made a great run inside the box.

Messi's long shot stuns Philadelphia

Messi scored his ninth goal in the Leagues Cup on Tuesday night, ripping a 30-yard shot into the bottom corner in the 20th minute to give Inter Miami a 2-0 lead over Philadelphia Union.

The Herons went on to win 4-1 to book a place in the Leagues Cup final and ensure they will compete in next year’s Concacaf Champions Cup.

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Messi swaps jerseys with Carranza

Messi continued his tradition of swapping jerseys with fellow Argentine players in Tuesday's match against Philadelphia.

The football icon exchanged shirts with Union forward Julian Carranza after the match.

Sports Brief reported that he had previously exchanged jerseys with Argentina stars, Alan Velasco and Thiago Almada.