"Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring in the 17th minute when he collected Telasco Segovia's pass before picking out the top corner. Miami's continued dominance was rewarded 10 minutes later by Messi, who after racing on to Mateo Silvetti's ball in behind, dinked perfectly over the on-rushing Johnson."
"Messi continued his fine start to the 2026 MLS season, with his goal here making it three in as many games to start the campaign. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is also now one goal away from reaching 900 across his career, a landmark only Cristiano Ronaldo has surpassed."
"The Miami captain also finished the match with a team-high total of passes in the final third (27), though he cut a frustrated figure at full-time as his team finished with an expected goals (xG) total of just 0.98 from their eight shots to D.C.'s 1.59 from their 15 attempts."
Inter Miami secured a 2-1 away victory over D.C. United at M&T Bank Stadium, extending their winning streak to two consecutive matches. Rodrigo De Paul opened scoring in the 17th minute, followed by Lionel Messi's goal ten minutes later after receiving a through ball. Messi dominated possession with 27 passes in the final third, though Miami's expected goals total of 0.98 from eight shots proved inefficient compared to D.C. United's 1.59 from 15 attempts. D.C. United reduced the deficit when Tai Baribo scored in the final stages, but Miami held firm to secure the victory. Messi's goal marked his third in three games this season, bringing him one goal away from 900 career goals.
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