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Suarez Scores, Messi Frustrated and Casemiro Steadies the Back Line as Inter Miami Rescue 2-2 Draw with Cincinnati
The yellow card drew criticism from broadcasters and social media, with Apple TV commentators saying the foul did not merit a booking.
On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, Inter Miami and FC Cincinnati played to a 2-2 draw at Nu Stadium in Major League Soccer action, with all four goals scored during the second half.
Cincinnati pursued a playoff berth while Inter Miami sought to solidify its top-three Eastern Conference position, making the match critical for both clubs' postseason aspirations.
Luis Suarez opened the scoring in the 61st minute, but Cincinnati struck back through Kenji Mboma Dem in the 80th minute and Samuel Gidi six minutes later before Riquelme Fillipi equalized in the 90th minute.
Referee Armando Villarreal booked Lionel Messi in the 44th minute following a collision; Apple broadcast commentators suggested the VAR team led by David Barrie may have influenced the decision.
Inter Miami travels to face the New England Revolution this Sunday in a critical match for Eastern Conference seeding, with the club closing its regular season at home against Charlotte on November 7.