Messi's Heroics Lift Inter Miami

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Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami to victory in a tough League Cup round-16 match against FC Dallas.

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During the game, FC Dallas took a 3–1 lead, leaving Inter Miami in trouble.

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Messi scored a crucial free-kick, which led to an own goal, and then scored a trademark direct free-kick to level the match at 4–4.

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The game goes to a penalty shootout and Messi calmly converts the first penalty for Inter Miami.

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Inter Miami won the shootout 5–4 to advance to the quarter-finals of the League Cup.

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Manager Tata Martino praises Messi's importance to the team but admits the need for improvement.

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FC Dallas manager Nico Estevez acknowledges Messi's exceptional skill at free-kicks.

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Inter Miami's other players made some mistakes, but Messi's performance and character lifted the team.

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18-year-old midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi also played a key role in the victory, scoring and converting the final penalty.

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Inter Miami is a team still in development, but Messi's presence proves to be a key asset in their success.

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