Lionel Messi exited Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup game against Necaxa in the 11th minute after a stretch of 30 games for Miami with 18 goals and nine assists.

The Leagues Cup has brought Lionel Messi and Inter Miami happy memories in the past, but this season's edition has proven painful early on.

Inter Miami secured a dramatic draw thanks to a late header from Jordi Alba and went on to win in the penalty shootout, with Luis Suárez scoring the decisive kick. Inter Miami and Lionel Messi pulled off a last-minute equalizer against Necaxa and then clinched the win in a penalty shootout.