Overview
- Inter Miami beat Independiente del Valle 2-1, with Lionel Messi converting a 70th‑minute penalty after entering at halftime.
- Several fans ran onto the field in the final minutes; a shirtless intruder grabbed Messi before security intervened, taking the group to the ground.
- Messi stood up immediately and appeared uninjured as play was completed and the win was secured.
- Kickoff was delayed by about an hour due to a kit dispute that resulted in both teams playing in black jerseys.
- The match had been postponed from Feb. 13 because of Messi’s hamstring issue, and Inter Miami next visits Orlando City on Sunday in MLS play.