Lionel Messi, Inter Miami lead 2-0 at Charlotte: live updates

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. – Can Lionel Messi and Inter Miami continue their Messi mania in the League Cup?

Kickoff is set for tonight’s League Cup quarter-final against Charlotte FC at the DRV PNK Stadium at 8:30pm.

Messi has scored seven goals in his first four games with Inter Miami – all wins for his side.

Inter Miami will win their fifth game in a row after Messi joined MLS team Miami, co-owned by soccer legend David Beckham.

The winner of the Inter Miami-Charlotte FC match will face the Philadelphia Union-Querétaro winner in the semifinals on August 16.

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Where can I watch Lionel Messi vs Inter Miami tonight?

All Inter Miami games are available to watch MLS Season Pass On that day Apple TV.

But fans looking for a free game to watch: Inter Miami’s US Open Cup The semi-final match will be available to stream on August 23 CBS Sports Collazo Network.

Robert Taylor goal: Inter Miami 2, Charlotte 0

Messi remained scoreless, but Inter Miami took a 2-0 lead at Charlotte.

Robert Taylor scored 32 runs^n.d min to increase its lead.

Taylor’s right foot found the left corner of the net, scoring his fourth goal in a League Cup game.

Taylor gets an assist from DeAndre Yedlin.

Joseph Martinez goal: Inter Miami 1, Charlotte 0

Well, Messi’s streak of scoring in the first 10 minutes has come to an end.

But two minutes later, Inter Miami were on the board.

Joseph Martinez scored 12 runs^Th One minute into the penalty kick, Charlotte capitalized on Inter Miami’s 1-0 lead.

Messi likes to start fast

If you’re watching tonight’s game, keep an eye out for Messi early.

Messi has scored in the first 10 minutes of his last three games. And he scored even faster in every game.

He scored in the eighth minute on his first start.
He scored in the seventh minute on the next start.
And he scored in the sixth minute on his last start.

Can Messi score in less than five minutes?

Lionel Messi is already in the Inter Miami record books

Messi is already one of Inter Miami’s all-time leading scorers.

With seven goals, Messi is tied for fourth in franchise history with three other players: teammate Josep Martinez and former Inter Miami players Luis Morgan and Rodolfo Pizarro.

Messi’s next goal will tie him with teammate Robert Taylor (8) for third in Inter Miami history.

Then, the climbing really begins.

Leonardo Campana is second with 16 goals, while Gonzalo Higuain is the all-time leader with 29 goals.

Messi, Busquets, Alba start for Inter Miami

Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba – former FC Barcelona standouts – will make their second start against Inter Miami tonight.

Here are the starting lineups for both teams:

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Lionel Messi Highlights with Inter Miami

Messi has three braces or two goals in each of his last three games. And his first goal in every game has come before 10 minutes. Therefore, Inter Miami has started fast in the games that Messi has started.

Messi’s last game, his first road game in Dallas, saw him score from a free kick in the 85th minute to complete Inter Miami’s comeback in a 4-4 tie that went to penalty kicks. Inter Miami defeated Dallas 5-3 in PKs.