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Toronto FC upsets Inter Miami 2-1

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Toronto FC secured a 2-1 upset victory against Inter Miami at Nu Stadium during their Major League Soccer fixture. Despite a goal from Lionel Messi—his first since the passing of his father—the Canadian side capitalized on defensive vulnerabilities to claim the win. Toronto FC achieved the result through a rapid three-minute scoring sequence in the second half, with Josh Sargent scoring in the 59th minute and Derrick Etienne Jr. following in the 62nd minute. Messi later scored in the 82nd minute after a pass from Rodrigo De Paul, but Inter Miami was unable to equalize. This goal marked Messi’s 140th goal contribution since joining the club and brought his season total to 14 goals. The victory marks Toronto FC’s first-ever road win against Inter Miami. While the result provides a significant boost for Toronto, helping to bolster their playoff aspirations, the loss extends Inter Miami’s winless streak to five matches across all competitions, including the Leagues Cup. The slump has highlighted ongoing defensive struggles, with the team conceding 13 goals during this five-match period. ~~Despite the recent decline and a period of instability following their elimination from~~ Following the ~~Leagues Cup,~~ match, Inter Miami remains second in the Eastern Conference with 39 points, while Toronto FC sits in tenth place with 24 points. The club faces increasing pressure to stabilize its results to maintain its position in the playoff race.

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