Messi’s Magic Lifts Inter Miami as Mascherano Insists “Every Game Is a Final” originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Inter Miami got exactly what it needed Saturday night, three points and the return of Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar came off ...

Messi had been scoreless in three matches against Cincinnati, but that streak ended in the 19th minute Sunday when he headed a short cross from Mateo Silvetti, giving Miami a 1-0 lead. Messi, a World Cup champion with Argentina and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner, had his 11th goal in the last seven games.

Heading into the half, it seemed like it would be a simple victory for Miami with Lionel Messi taking over to give the Herons a 2-0 lead. The Argentine, who scored twice, registered his second goal and 17th goal of the season with vintage free-kick magic.

Lionel Messi delivered a moment of magic to secure Inter Miami their first MLS Cup title, ending a two-and-a-half-year wait to lift the league's biggest prize.

© IMAGO / TheNews2Inter Miami star player Messi, before the match between Inter Miami x DC United, valid for the 14th round of MLS, held at Chase Stadium, in Florida ...

In his first competitive match against a European club since leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the 2022-23 season, Lionel Messi didn’t disappoint. Messi scored the game-winning goal for Inter Miami on Thursday, completing the Herons' comeback ...

Earvin "Magic" Johnson and Lionel Messireceived the Presidential Medal of Freedom during a ceremony Saturday at the White House. President Joe Biden bestowed the honor to 19 of the most famous names in politics, sports, entertainment, civil rights, LGBTQ+ ...