Messi Scores Twice in First Game Since Argentina Retirement, Inter Miami Beats DC United 4-0
Rodrigo De Paul scored on Messi’s assist and Germán Berterame added a goal as Miami secured its postseason return with a 2-0 win, officials said.
- On Saturday, October 10, Inter Miami defeated D.C. United 4-0, snapping a five-match winless skid. Luis Suárez scored twice in the first half, while Lionel Messi added goals in the 47th and 60th minutes.
- Head coach Cristian 'Kily' González secured his first league win since taking over on September 16. Messi returned four days after his final Argentina appearance, playing the full 90 minutes despite his international farewell.
- Messi leads the Golden Boot race with 23 goals and has contributed 13 assists this season. He registered a goal contribution in 10 consecutive Major League Soccer matches for the first time, strengthening his case for a third straight MVP award.
- Inter Miami clinched a 2026 playoff spot on Wednesday, October 14, by defeating New York City FC 2-0. Midfielder Rodrigo De Paul scored following an assist from Messi, securing back-to-back league wins for the first time since July.
- The victory consolidated Miami's grip on second place in the Eastern Conference with 52 points. The club aims to secure a top-four seed and home-field advantage for the playoffs, which begin next month.
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Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Rodrigo De Paul scored on an assist from Lionel Messi and Germán Berterame added a goal to send reigning champion...
Chicago (USA), Oct 14 (EFE).- With goals by Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul, Inter Miami won this Wednesday for 2-0 to New York City and sealed the mathematical pass to the MLS playoffs. Berterame scored 1-0 at 20 minutes after an attendance by Uruguayan Luis Suárez and De Paul extended distances to the edge of the rest to Leo Messi pass so that Inter Miami would certify its participation in the postseason six days in advance of the end of …
The rosary crack gave the assistance for a golazo of Rodrigo De Paul. The herons were classified to the post season five dates from the closing of the regular phase
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