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Inter Miami success and Messi milestones under Kily González

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On October 13, 2026, Inter Miami mathematically secured a spot in the 2026 MLS playoffs following a 2-0 victory over New York City FC at Nu Stadium. Germán Berterame and Rodrigo De Paul scored, with De Paul’s goal assisted by Lionel Messi. This win, featuring two assists from Messi, marked the second consecutive victory under head coach Cristian ‘Kily’ González. The victory also kept the team in second place in the Eastern Conference. On October 17, Inter Miami extended their momentum with a 3-1 away win against Atlanta United, marking their third consecutive win under González. Messi scored twice, bringing his MLS regular season total to 25 goals and his professional career total to 936 goals. He also became the first player in MLS history to record at least 15 assists in three consecutive seasons. During this match, Luis Suárez also reached 100 goal contributions for the club. Amidst this success, Messi reached significant career milestones. Following his retirement from international football after the 2026 World Cup, he played his final match for Argentina on October 7 against Benin, recording one goal and two assists. He has also expanded his business ventures by acquiring the Spanish club CD Eldense. Reports suggest Messi is nearing an agreement to extend his Inter Miami contract until 2030. On October 24, 2026, Inter Miami’s winning streak ended with a 2-0 defeat against the New York Red Bulls at Sports Illustrated Stadium. The match was decided by a Casemiro own goal and a stoppage-time strike from Emil Forsberg. Messi, returning to the United States after traveling to Spain to receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Sport, was introduced in the 56th minute as a substitute for Riquelme Fillipi but could not spark a comeback. ~~Head coach Cristian ‘Kily’ González stated the decision to bench Messi was a “mutual agreement” to manage his recovery.~~

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