David Beckham has paid homage to Inter Miami “leader” Lionel Messi, saying “there is only one” of the Argentine GOAT.

• Herons needed inspiration vs Orlando
• Talismanic No.10 delivered when needed
• More major silverware now in their sights

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi put on another match-winning clinic during his latest outing for the Herons. With inspiration required from somewhere heading into the closing stages of a Leagues Cup clash with Orlando City, the mercurial 38-year-old stepped up once again.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  He converted from the penalty spot, restoring parity after Orlando were reduced to 10 men, before firing Inter Miami in front two minutes from time. Telasco Segovia netted a third for the Herons to wrap up a 3-1 victory.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Messi sat out a 4-1 defeat to the same opposition in mid-August, as he nursed an untimely injury, but was ready when required with more major silverware up for grabs. Inter Miami are into another Leagues Cup final, having previously claimed a historic title in that competition back in 2023 – a matter of weeks after Messi’s arrival in South Florida.

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  WHAT BECKHAM SAID

  Beckham has been watching on from afar of late, as he holidays in Italy with his family, with the Manchester United and England legend delighted to catch a glimpse of Messi enhancing his legacy. He posted “our leader” and “there is only one” messages on social media.

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