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Inter Miami Drops MLS Unbeaten Streak After Resting Messi for Concacaf Semifinal

The 4-3 loss to FC Dallas leaves Miami in fifth place as they prepare for a critical second-leg matchup against Vancouver Whitecaps on April 30.

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Lionel Messi miró desde la grada la derrota del Inter Miami ante Dallas.

Overview

  • Inter Miami suffered its first MLS defeat, losing 4-3 to FC Dallas after leading 3-1 in the second half.
  • Coach Javier Mascherano rested Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez to prioritize the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal.
  • The loss dropped Inter Miami to fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with 18 points and a game in hand.
  • Miami must overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Vancouver Whitecaps in the semifinal's second leg on April 30 at Chase Stadium.
  • A 2-0 win will force extra time, while a three-goal margin would secure Miami's place in the Concacaf Champions Cup final.