David Beckham enjoyed watching a “proper game of football” as more magic from Lionel Messi fired Inter Miami into the Champions Cup semi-finals.

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• Herons prevailed in epic clash with LAFC
• All-time great Messi bagged a brace
• Co-owner watched on from the stands

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Herons headed into the second leg of their quarter-final clash with LAFC trailing 1-0 on aggregate. That deficit was doubled inside 10 minutes, but Javier Mascherano’s side staged a stirring fightback on home soil to prevail 3-1 on the day and keep themselves in the hunt for a prestigious CONCACAF crown.

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• THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Unsurprisingly, eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi was the man to step up and provide inspiration in a time of need. He crashed a shot into the top corner as Inter Miami grabbed a first-half lifeline, before displaying nerves of steel to convert a late penalty and settle an absorbing contest.

• WHAT DAVID BECKHAM SAID

  Inter Miami co-owner Beckham was among those watching on from the stands, with the Manchester United and England legend posting on social media after seeing Messi steal the show: “Now that was a proper game of football. 2 good teams competing in front of a sold out stadium of fans that came to be entertained.

  “And wow were they entertained – what a win and a special night for us all in Miami. Thank you to La Familia & the special performance from our whole team tonight. On to the next.”

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• WHAT NEXT FOR LIONEL MESSI & INTER MIAMI?

  Inter Miami, who remain unbeaten through six MLS fixtures this season, will face domestic rivals the Vancouver Whitecaps in the Champions Cup semi-finals – with Messi up to five goals in the competition.

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