"Messi then scored his fourth goal of the young season, slipping behind the D.C. defense to receive Mateo Silvetti's pass, then flicking the ball with one touch past goalkeeper Sean Johnson."
"The 38-year-old will next look to become just the second men's player in history, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, to reach 900 career goals when Miami visits Nashville on Wednesday in the Concacaf Champions Cup."
"With interest in Messi obviously high, the game was held in downtown Baltimore instead of at D.C. United's smaller venue in Washington."
Inter Miami won 2-1 against D.C. United in a match held at Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium due to high demand from Messi's presence. Rodrigo De Paul opened scoring in the 17th minute, followed by Messi's goal in the first half, giving Inter Miami a 2-0 lead. Tai Baribo scored for D.C. United in the 75th minute but the team could not equalize. Messi, now 38 years old, is one goal away from becoming only the second men's player in history to reach 900 career goals, a milestone currently held only by Cristiano Ronaldo. Inter Miami has won two consecutive matches after losing their season opener.
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