Leo Lights Up MLS as Inter Miami Edge DC United 2-1
8 March 2026
Messi leads Inter Miami to crucial MLS win
Inter Miami grabbed a 2-1 triumph at DC United in MLS Eastern Conference action, with Lionel Messi once again in standout form as his team collected three points away from home.
Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring in the 17th minute as Inter Miami launched the game with intent and took the lead away from the hosts.
Messi then doubled the advantage in the 27th minute with a stylish finish over the DC United goalkeeper, giving the visitors a comfortable cushion before the break.
In the second half, DC United pushed to close the gap and pulled one back in the 73rd minute through Tai Barbio, but Inter Miami weathered the pressure to seal the win.
With this result, Inter Miami move to 6 points and sit third in the Eastern Conference, while DC United stay on 3 points in seventh.
Video recap is available below on the club channels and YouTube, showcasing Messi again delivering moments that keep MLS buzzing.
Punchline 1: If Messi keeps this up, defenses will need a calendar just to schedule a plan against him. Punchline 2: The ball clearly filed a restraining order against the goal, too many net-splitting feats in one match.
