Lionel Messi was made to wait but maintained his record of scoring in every game for Inter Miami as his new team cruised into the Leagues Cup semifinals with a 4-0 win over Charlotte FC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Friday.
Messi's eighth goal in five games since his arrival came with just four minutes remaining and with Miami already three goals to the good to provide the perfect finale at DRV PNK Stadium.
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Miami will now face either Philadelphia Union or Liga MX's Queretaro on Tuesday as they seek to continue their remarkable turnaround since welcoming the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.