Messi Scores Twice in First Game Since Argentina Retirement, Inter Miami Beats DC United 4-0
Messi set up Rodrigo De Paul’s goal and Germán Berterame added another as Inter Miami secured its third straight postseason berth.
- On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0 at Nu Stadium, clinching a 2026 MLS playoff spot. Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul scored the goals.
- Since his September 16 appointment, head coach Cristian 'Kily' González has transformed defensive discipline, yielding back-to-back clean sheets. This tactical shift sparked Miami's late-season resurgence after a five-match winless streak.
- Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair preserved the victory with a crucial penalty save in stoppage time, while De Paul and Berterame converted decisive chances. Miami's second consecutive shutout at Nu Stadium sealed the result.
- Leading the Golden Boot race with 23 goals, Lionel Messi provided the assist for De Paul's strike, cementing his status as the favorite for MLS MVP. His creativity extends beyond scoring.
- Facing Atlanta United on Saturday, October 17, Miami aims to solidify its second-place standing in the Eastern Conference. Securing victory would bolster home-field advantage heading into the playoffs.
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Messi assists as Inter Miami clinch MLS playoff berth
Miami, Oct. 15 (SANA) Inter Miami secured a place in the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) playoffs with a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday, as Lionel Messi assisted Rodrigo De Paul’s goal and Germán Berterame also scored. Berterame opened the scoring in the 20th minute, finishing a pass from Luis Suárez. Messi then set up De Paul, who fired into the top corner in first-half stoppage time to double Miami’s lead. New York City FC had a…
The Argentine star Lionel Messie led his team Inter-Miami to reach the exclusive roles of the American patrol, after his decisive contribution with a precious victory with clean nets and sparkling a banner.
Lionel Messi Didn't Score Against NYCFC, But His Contribution Sent Inter Miami Into the Playoffs
Lionel Messi provided an assist without scoring as Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 2-0, securing a third consecutive MLS playoff appearance and keeping their title hopes alive.
Lionel Messi still protagonist in Mls, this time with an assist, and his Inter Miami who thanks to the 2-0 against the New York City Fc officially detachs the ticket for the championship playoffs. (ANSA)
MIAMI GARDENS, Florida, EE.UU. (AP) - Rodrigo De Paul anotó gracias a una asistencia de Lionel Messi y Germán Berterame agregó un goal para que el Inter Miami, campeón in force, avanzara de nueva cuenta a los playoffs de la MLS...
The Argentine star Lionel Messi took part, on Wednesday, in the two goals with which Inter Miami won the New York City FC for 2 to 0 — a triumph that guaranteed the garrets a slot in the playoffs, missing five games for the end of the calendar. With goals from Mexican Germán Berterame and Argentine Rodrigo De Paul, the Florida team sealed the victory at Nu Stadium in Miami, supported by a solid defensive performance, which allowed him to amend, …
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