Leagues Cup Extravaganza: Messi's Magic in Inter Miami vs Charlotte FC Clash

Lionel Messi put on a show in Inter Miami's 4-0 win over Charlotte FC in the Leagues Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday night. The 36-year-old Argentine superstar scored two goals and assisted on another to help his team advance to the semifinals of the tournament.

Messi opened the scoring in the 26th minute with a brilliant individual effort. He dribbled past several Charlotte defenders before firing a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. He doubled Inter Miami's lead in the 52nd minute with a powerful header from a corner kick.

Messi then set up Ariel Lassiter for Inter Miami's third goal in the 62nd minute. Lassiter finished off a well-worked team move by calmly slotting the ball past the Charlotte goalkeeper. Messi capped off his performance with a goal in the 89th minute, curling a free kick into the top corner of the net.

It was a dominant performance from Messi, who showed that he still has plenty of magic left in his boots. He was Inter Miami's best player by a mile and his performance will surely give the team a huge boost of confidence ahead of their upcoming MLS season.

The win was Inter Miami's first in the Leagues Cup. They will now face Liga MX side Club Tijuana in the semifinals. The match will be played on August 24 in Miami.

Messi's performance on Wednesday night was a reminder of why he is considered to be one of the greatest footballers of all time. He is still capable of producing moments of magic that can change the course of a game. If Inter Miami can get the best out of Messi on a regular basis, they will be a force to be reckoned with in MLS this season.

Here are some of the key takeaways from the match:

• Messi was in inspired form, scoring two goals and assisting on another. He was Inter Miami's best player by a mile.
• Inter Miami won their first game in the Leagues Cup. They will now face Club Tijuana in the semifinals.
• Charlotte FC were outclassed by Inter Miami. They will need to improve if they want to compete for the Leagues Cup title.
• The Leagues Cup is a great opportunity for MLS clubs to test themselves against Liga MX teams. It is also a chance for young players to get experience against top competition.