Lionel Messi: How to watch, stream Inter Miami vs. FC Cincinnati | US Open Cup

Messi was sensational in Leagues Cup, posting 10 goals and four assists in seven games while powering Inter Miami to their first-ever trophy. Now, after winning a world-record 44th title for club and country, Messi is two games from adding to his total via the US Open Cup.

Messi, who won seven Copa del Reys (Spain’s equivalent of this tournament) while at FC Barcelona, would be quick to remind everyone there’s more to Inter Miami’s turnaround than his golden touch. He’s one-sixth of the Herons’ historic summer transfer window, with midfielder Sergio Busquets, left back Jordi Alba and a U22 Initiative trio galvanizing the group. Orchestrating it all is manager Tata Martino, who’s seemingly pulled all the right tactical levers.

One programming note: Messi’s yet to play an MLS game, though that box should soon get checked off. They’ll visit the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, Aug. 26, possibly with a USOC final berth in tow.

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