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Lionel Messi, Micael Dos Santos Spark Inter Miami to Come-From-Behind Victory over NYCFC

On Sunday, March 22, 2026, Inter Miami beat New York City FC 3-2 at Yankee Stadium, ending a short winless run.
With Mascherano suspended, interim manager Leandro Stillitano took charge for the final match before the FIFA window, making enforced lineup changes with Rodrigo De Paul unavailable and Germán Berterame on the bench.
Gonzalo Luján scored in the 3rd minute, Nicolás Fernández equalized soon after, and Micael scored the 74th-minute winner, with St. Clair making a late save.
Inter Miami's win boosts momentum ahead of their Nu Stadium opener against Austin FC on April 4, before Messi and De Paul join Argentina for friendlies on March 27 and March 31.
More than 48,000 fans attended at Yankee Stadium, and Germán Berterame nearly scored but had a play ruled offside, remaining without a goal since his $15,000,000 transfer.

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