Inter defender Miami Maxi Falcon called Lionel Messi’s games “incredible” after the Herons captain produced superb aid before scoring twice in 20 minutes of the second section Mls–
Messi’s pass from inside his own half stopped Tadeo Allende for a slot in the 35-minute opener, and the eighth time of the ballon winner d’Or finished the fleet with his leg led by hit the crossbar after Christian Benteke had run the draw from the 52-minute Brandon Cross.
Messi ended up in the @Intermiamicf Win! 🔥
Two goals and goat aid. pic.twitter.com/xv2kqdi
– Major League Soccer (@mls) September 21, 2025
The 38-year-old collected the low pace of Jordi Alba, who had and fired to restore Miami’s advantage in the 66th minute before scoring the selection of goals with a strike from a central position outside the box five minutes from the time, although 19-year-old winger Mateo Silvetti hit the penalty in these goals.
“He could have had three and talk to his size as a player who gave up a penalty to Mateo,” said defender Falcon, who discussed Spot Kick given after Silvetti Argentine was dropped by goalkeeper Luis Barraza while happening after Messi’s pass.
“That’s the humility he still has despite everything he has done and won in his career.”
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Inter Miami v DC United: Messi goals
Messi World Cup winner now has 22 goals In this season’s MLS, one before Sam Surridge of Nashville.
“Seeing what he does from playing behind is incredible,” Falcon said. “When forming to use a left foot, we know that if it is not an end then it will be very dangerous.
“It is always important for us to have him on the team-not only for his purposes and assistance, but also for what he asks of you in every match and breeds you, wearing the shirt.”
Miami’s defensive frames were re-evident when Jacob Murrell hit a consolation for DC-the second bottom at the Eastern Conference-from Benteke’s pass in the 97th minute.
“We did better,” said midfielder Yannick Bright. “We know it and we are not happy about it. We have talked in the locker room about the mistakes we want to correct but it is a victory and we must keep the momentum going on.”
The counter from @dcunited– 👌
Benteke with a big step to Jacob Murrell for the purpose. pic.twitter.com/ymakigqjz
– Major League Soccer (@mls) September 21, 2025
Lionel Messi: Miami Magician brightly bright
Miami’s second consecutive victory in fifth place eight points behind Philadelphia’s leaders with three games in their hands.
“Hopefully, Leo will continue to do his things,” said Bright, whose recent impressive form has led to the 24-year-old signing a new contract, as Messi is expected to do imminently.
“There is no one game that feels out. He is always scoring, helping and putting plays for everyone.
“It’s everywhere. It’s amazing to see. It’s an honor for me to be there. (He) makes everything easier.”
Messi had a Panenka penalty rescued in Miami’s 3-0 championship defeat at Charlotte on September 13. The side of Javier Mascherano missed the two kicks on the spot given in the MLS of 2025.
Miami are after the action on Wednesday (7:30 pm et / 16:30 Pt / 00:30 on Thursday BST) away for fourth place in New York City, which are above them.
Christian Benteke with a diving blow! 💥
He bothered the cellron cellly as @dcunited Enlarge Inter Miami. pic.twitter.com/d9biatxdlo
– Major League Soccer (@mls) September 21, 2025
Inter Miami v DC United Stats
- Miami and DC each have four wins in the history of the 11th device match, with the aggregate score now 18-17 for United
- Eighteen of those 35 total goals came after 60 minutes in playing between teams
- The four goals scored between 30 minutes and a half time went on Miami’s road
- Benteke has six goals in six DC games against Miami. The striker contributed five goals and help in the first seven MLS games on his side this season and has scored four times in 15 league appearances since then, ending four games waiting for a goal at Chase Stadium
- Miami have the highest percentage of a long ball in MLS (58.2%), with DC seven low (41.7%)
- The Herons have the third highest shooting accuracy (41.6%), after Minnesota (41.8%) and Nashville (42.6%)
- Messi has 30 goals and 13 assists in 37 appearances this season
- Miami are without defeat in the last 13 home matches (W11), although they have one victory in six away from the Chase Stadium
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