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Lionel Messi scores twice in Inter Miami 4-0 victory over DC United
Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez each scored two goals to lead Inter Miami to a 4-0 victory against DC United at Nu Stadium. The win marks a significant turnaround for Miami, ending a winless streak and moving the team into second place in the MLS Eastern Conference standings.
Suárez opened the scoring in the third minute and added a second in the 39th minute. In the second half, Messi extended the lead in the 47th minute following an assist from Suárez, before scoring his second goal in the 60th minute after a solo run that bypassed multiple defenders.
This performance follows Messi’s recent departure from the Argentina national team. With this match, Messi has reached 23 goals for the current MLS season, maintaining his position as one of the league's top scorers. Inter Miami now sits behind Nashville in the conference standings as they prepare for the postseason.
Entities
Cristián González · D.C. United · DC United · Drake Callender · German Berterame · Inter Miami · Inter Miami CF · Lionel Messi · Luis Suárez · Major League Soccer
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Noah Allen holds the Inter Miami all-time appearance record with 132 matches.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Messi tied Drake Callender for second place on Inter Miami’s all-time appearances list.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Inter Miami led DC United 2-0 during the match. esnoticiatdf.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lionel Messi made his 118th appearance for Inter Miami.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Luis Suárez scored two goals in the first half. esnoticiatdf.com