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D.C. United can’t stop Lionel Messi in defeat to Inter Miami

The Argentine superstar scored twice in Miami’s 3-2 win over United, which got goals from Christian Benteke and Jacob Murrell.

September 20, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. EDT

Lionel Messi scored in the 66th and 85th minutes in Inter Miami's 3-2 win over D.C. United on Saturday night. (Jim Rassol/Imagn Images)

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Lionel Messi had a first-half assist before scoring two goals in the second half to take over the league lead and propel Inter Miami to a 3-2 victory over D.C. United on Saturday night.