Inter Miami wins Campeones Cup after defeating Cruz Azul 2-0

Inter Miami crowned itself champion of the Campeones Cup after defeating Cruz Azul 2-0 in a match held at the Nu Stadium in Miami. Lionel Messi stood out in the game by scoring his 100th goal with the club and providing an assist to Casemiro for the second goal, according to reports from various sources.

This match marked the debut of Kily González as head coach of Inter Miami. González, who had been cleared to coach after resolving his paperwork, conducted his first practice on Tuesday and was on the bench Wednesday during the crucial match, as reported by Infobae and La Nación.

Before the match, Joel Huiqui, a player for Cruz Azul, made it clear that his team had not devised a strategy solely to stop Messi, reflecting their intention to compete on equal terms. Despite the media pressure surrounding Messi's presence, Huiqui emphasized the team's focus on the game rather than exclusively on the Argentine star.

The match was held with live coverage available through AppleTV+, allowing fans to follow the details of the encounter. The kickoff time was set for 9:00 PM, according to information from Clarín and La Nación.

With this victory, Lionel Messi reached an impressive total of 48 titles in his professional career. The win in the Campeones Cup not only represents a new trophy for the club, but also marks a milestone in the Argentine player's journey in his new stage in MLS.

It is noteworthy that after the match, Messi was involved in a tense exchange with Don Garber, commissioner of MLS, which was surprising during the celebrations for the new title. This incident was reported by several media outlets, although the reasons for the discussion were not specified.