Overview
- Inter Miami suffered a 3-0 defeat to Orlando City on May 18, marking their largest home loss with Lionel Messi on the field.
- The team has won just one of their last seven matches, conceding 20 goals during this stretch and dropping to sixth in the Eastern Conference standings.
- Lionel Messi denied speculation about renewing his contract and criticized MLS officiating, revealing a referee admitted to not knowing a rule during a controversial play.
- Coach Javier Mascherano acknowledged the coaching staff's shortcomings and emphasized the need to address recurring mistakes and restore player confidence.
- Messi urged the team to unite during this challenging period, emphasizing collective effort and preparation for upcoming matches to salvage the season.