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Messi wins 44th title after guiding Inter Miami to Leagues Cup triumph

Lionel Messi. [Major Soccer League]

Lionel Messi extended his prolific scoring run as Inter Miami beat Nashville 10-9 on penalties to win the Leagues Cup final on Saturday.

The Argentine World Cup winner put the hosts ahead in the 23rd minute at Nashville's Geodis Park when he cut onto his favored left foot and drilled an unstoppable shot into the top-left corner.

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