Lionel Messi fires Inter Miami through to the last 16 of the Leagues Cup with a sensational brace as Josef Martinez adds a third from the spot against Florida rival Orlando City

Leo Messi’s magical start to life at Inter Miami continued Wednesday as he netted a brace to help his side beat Orlando City 3-1 in the Leagues Cup.

Messi didn’t wait long to give Miami the lead in the Round of 32 matchup, as he volleyed in a Robert Taylor pass from close range in the seventh minute.

Later, he iced the game with another volley from close, this time with his right foot as teammate Josef Martinez teed him up.

With the win, Miami has moved on to the Leagues Cup Round of 16, where they’ll travel to Texas to face FC Dallas.

More to come