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What is Lionel Messi’s record in Texas?

Messi’s Inter Miami beat Orlando City in the Leagues Cup Round of 32, and they will now face FC Dallas in the Round of 16.

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FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA - AUGUST 02: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF celebrates after scoring a goal during the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 32 match between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium on August 02, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Mike Ehrmann / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
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Inter Miami face FC Dallas in the Leagues Cup Round of 16 on Sunday and Lionel Messi will return to Texas, a state where he has previously played four matches, three with Argentina between 2015 and 2016 and one with FC Barcelona in 2006.

Messi’s matches in Texas

Of the four matches Messi has played in Texas, he has won two and drew two. His first match in Texas took place on August 10, 2006. On that occasion, Barcelona drew 4-4 with Mexico’s América at Reliant Stadium, but Messi failed to get on the score sheet.

Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal during the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 32 match between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium.
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Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal during the Leagues Cup 2023 Round of 32 match between Orlando City SC and Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium.MIKE EHRMANNAFP

Argentina travel to US

Although he did not return for nine years, he made his comeback in 2015, when Argentina visited the United States to play two friendlies: one against Bolivia at Houston Sports Park and the other against Mexico at AT&T Stadium.

In the first game, the side coached by current Inter Miami boss Tata Martino won 7-0, with two goals from Messi, two by Kun Agüero, two from Pocho Lavezzi and one from Atlético Madrid forward Ángel Correa. In the second match - which ended in a 2-2 draw - Messi netted one.

The 2022 World Cup winner’s last appearance in Texas was in 2016, when Argentina defeated the USMNT 4-0 in the semi-final of the Copa América Centenario. The Inter Miami forward scored one in the comprehensive victory.

Inter Miami take on FC Dallas in Texas

Messi’s Inter Miami beat Orlando City in the Leagues Cup Round of 32, and will now take on FC Dallas in the Round of 16. The match will be played on Sunday, August 6 (9:30 p.m. ET) at Toyota Stadium in Texas.