Overview
- Lionel Messi set up Tadeo Allende for the opener, ending the winger’s 10-match scoring drought.
- After allowing Mateo Silvetti to take a penalty that was missed, Messi sealed the result with a late strike six minutes from time.
- Christian Benteke equalized for D.C. United and Jacob Murrell scored in stoppage time to narrow the final margin.
- Inter Miami, managed by Javier Mascherano, sits on 52 points from 28 matches after the win at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale.
- Messi’s sustained form is fueling local reports and speculation about a new contract with Inter Miami.