Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami secured an emphatic 4-0 victory over DC United in his first club appearance since bringing his international football career with Argentina to a close.
Key Highlights
- Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami beat DC United 4-0.
- Luis Suarez added a first-half brace for Miami.
- It was Messi’s first club appearance since ending his Argentina career.
- Messi leads the MLS scoring chart with 23 goals, four ahead of Petar Musa.
- Miami remain second in the Eastern Conference, 14 points behind Nashville.
The Argentine captain found the net in the 47th and 60th minutes on Sunday, October 11, helping Miami claim only their second win in 11 Major League Soccer (MLS) matches.
Former Uruguay international Luis Suarez had put Miami in control with a first-half brace, scoring in the third and 39th minutes to give the hosts a comfortable 2-0 lead at the break.
Suarez opened the scoring with a powerful left-footed effort into the top corner before doubling his tally shortly before half-time.
Messi extended the advantage two minutes after the restart, converting an assist from Suarez before completing his brace in the 60th minute following an assist from Rodrigo De Paul.
Back In Action After Argentina Farewell
The victory came just four days after Messi scored in his final appearance for Argentina, bringing an end to an illustrious international career that saw him establish himself as his country’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player.
The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner finished his international career with 126 goals in 208 appearances. He also captained Argentina to the 2022 FIFA World Cup title in Qatar.
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At 39, Messi is now focused on helping Inter Miami defend their MLS crown as the club seeks to become the first team since Los Angeles Galaxy in 2011 and 2012 to win consecutive league titles.
Messi remains the league’s leading scorer this season with 23 goals, four ahead of FC Dallas forward Petar Musa.
Despite Sunday’s convincing victory, Miami remain second in the Eastern Conference, 14 points behind leaders Nashville SC.
The result provides a timely boost for Miami as they continue their push for another MLS title, with Messi continuing to deliver decisive performances following his international farewell.
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