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Lionel Messi scores free kick in Inter Miami loss to Columbus Crew
Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew during a Major League Soccer match. Lionel Messi provided the scoring for Inter Miami with a free kick in the 32nd minute, but it was not enough to overcome goals from Josef Martínez, who converted a penalty in the 28th minute, and Jamal Thiaré in the 52nd minute.
Despite the loss, Inter Miami remains in second place with 46 points. The match also saw Columbus Crew's Santiago Morales receive a red card after accumulating two yellow cards in stoppage time.
Controversy surrounded Messi during the match, as viral footage appeared to show him stepping on the ankle of Columbus Crew's Santiago Rodríguez. Messi avoided a red card for the incident. Following this match, Messi is expected to join the Argentine national team for a farewell match against Benin in Buenos Aires.
Entities
Columbus Crew · Inter Miami · Josef Martinez · Lionel Messi · Santiago Rodríguez
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Santiago Morales was sent off for Columbus Crew after receiving two yellow cards. www.lapampadiaxdia.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] Messi is scheduled to play a farewell match for Argentina against Benin in Buenos Aires. www.voetbalprimeur.be · www.voetbalprimeur.nl
- [● 2 SOURCES] Messi avoided a red card despite footage appearing to show him stepping on Santiago Rodríguez's ankle. www.voetbalprimeur.be · www.voetbalprimeur.nl
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Josef Martínez scored a penalty for Columbus Crew in the 28th minute. www.lapampadiaxdia.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lionel Messi scored a free kick goal in the 32nd minute. www.lapampadiaxdia.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami holds second place in the standings with 46 points. www.lapampadiaxdia.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Columbus Crew in an MLS match. www.lapampadiaxdia.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jamal Thiaré scored for Columbus Crew in the 52nd minute. www.lapampadiaxdia.com.ar