Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami secure a spot in the final of the ongoing Leagues Cup by overpowering Philadelphia Union with a convincing 4-1 victory. Messi's long-range strike marked his ninth goal in merely six matches for Inter Miami, making him the most significant star in American club football. Inter Miami, led by Messi, is now gearing up to face Nashville SC in the final showdown on August 19, where his excellent performance has consolidated his position at the summit of the goal-scoring charts.