Lionel Messi delivered another memorable performance for Inter Miami, scoring once and providing two assists in a 4-2 away win over Toronto FC in MLS. The Argentine forward also became the fastest player in league history to reach 100 goal contributions.
Inter Miami entered the match looking to bounce back after their dramatic 4-3 loss to Orlando City, where they had blown a 3-0 lead. This time, the Florida side responded with a valuable victory in Canada to move into second place in the Eastern Conference.
Messi was involved throughout the match and nearly opened the scoring midway through the first half with a dangerous free kick that narrowly missed the target. Minutes later, he came close again after receiving the ball inside the box and firing just wide of the post.
The breakthrough finally arrived in the 44th minute through Rodrigo De Paul. After a failed clearance following a free kick, De Paul reacted quickly and struck a volley into the corner to give Inter Miami a 1-0 lead before halftime.
Messi continued to create problems after the break. In the 58th minute, he assisted Inter Miami’s second goal with a precise pass after spotting space in the Toronto defense. Later in the second half, the Argentine combined again with De Paul in a quick attacking move before receiving the return pass and calmly finishing to make it 4-0.
Toronto scored twice late in the match to make the final scoreline closer, but Inter Miami still secured an important away victory. With the result, the team now sits just behind Nashville SC in the Eastern Conference standings.
