Lionel Messi Leads Inter Miami to Win 2023 Leagues Cup
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“It’s pretty surreal. Very emotional. This team works so hard day-in, day-out to be able to perform like this on a night like this. And to have it come down to the very end, it was amazing to see the grit, just the belief of what we’re capable of. It’s something special and I’m just blessed to be a part of it.”
Callender said he tried to stay as calm as possible through the 11 rounds of penalties.
“I just had to stay focused, breathe through it, stay as calm as possible,” he said.
Pemain Inter Miami, Lionel Messi
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“I mean, this atmosphere here tonight is electric. So I embraced the moment and I just believed in the work that I put in and the repetitions I put in leading up to that moment and it just ended up going our way.”
Messi mania had gripped Music City after Nashville SC advanced to the final against Miami FC with a win against Monterrey of the Mexican league on Tuesday.
Ticket prices skyrocketed after they went on sale the following day but eased somewhat in the days before the game.
The cheapest seats still cost several hundred dollars. A capacity crowd of 30,109 filled Geodis Park.
Nashville native Reese Witherspoon brought out the game ball and NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo took some shots on goal before the game. Both are minority owners of Nashville SC.