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Messi Brace Caps Inter Miami’s 4-2 Rally at Orlando

The result delivered Miami’s first win in Orlando, powered by Lionel Messi’s first league goals of 2026, with Telasco Segovia decisive.

Orlando City SC v Inter Miami CF
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Miami player Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
Oscar Pareja Lionel Messi Orlando City Inter Miami

Overview

  • Inter Miami overturned a 2-0 halftime deficit to win 4-2 in the Florida derby, securing their first victory at Inter&Co Stadium.
  • Lionel Messi struck in the 57th minute and from a 90th-minute free kick for his first MLS goals of 2026, giving him 52 in 55 regular-season matches.
  • Telasco Segovia recorded two assists and scored the 85th-minute go-ahead goal to drive the second-half surge.
  • Substitute Mateo Silvetti jump-started the rally early in the second half with a long-range strike.
  • Orlando finished with 10 men after Colin Guske’s second yellow card in the 88th minute, as Miami rebounded from a 3-0 opening loss to LAFC and now visit D.C. United on Saturday.