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Messi delivers two goals and two assists as Inter Miami routs Columbus Crew 5-1

After snapping a winless stretch, Miami heads into its June 14 Club World Cup opener against Al Ahly on the back of consecutive victories.

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May 28, 2025; Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) chips the ball over CF Montreal goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois (40) and scores during the second half at Chase Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Inter Miami CF v Columbus Crew

Overview

  • Lionel Messi recorded two goals and two assists in Saturday’s 5-1 victory, marking his second straight match with four goal contributions.
  • His performance raised his season totals to 10 goals and six assists in 13 MLS appearances, tying him for third in the league’s scoring race.
  • Messi became only the third player in MLS history to log at least two goals and three assists in a single match, joining Alex Pineda Chacon and Diego Rossi.
  • Inter Miami ended a stretch of just two wins in 10 league games by posting back-to-back victories for the first time since March.
  • Messi will depart for Argentina’s World Cup qualifiers against Chile and Colombia before returning for Miami’s Club World Cup opener on June 14.