"It was Miami's first game since Messi led the South Florida club to its first MLS Cup title by beating the Vancouver Whitecaps on Dec. 6. And there was plenty of rust in evidence as Miami fell behind with two goals in six first-half minutes from veteran Peruvian striker Paolo Guerrero. The 42-year-old former Bayern Munich star struck in the 29th and 35th minutes as the home side took control at Estadio Alejandro Villanueva."
"Miami had a golden opportunity to halve its deficit early in the second half when Rodrigo De Paul's pass found Luis Suárez unmarked in front of goal. But the 39-year-old Uruguayan, who signed a one-year contract extension in the offseason, fluffed his shot high over the crossbar. The South American trio of Suárez, Messi and De Paul were all replaced by coach Javier Mascherano just past the hour mark as they continue to build their fitness ahead of the new season."
Inter Miami opened its preseason with a 3-0 defeat to Alianza Lima in Lima, with Lionel Messi featuring for 63 minutes. Paolo Guerrero scored twice in a six-minute first-half spell, giving Alianza Lima control. Miami missed a clear second-half chance when Rodrigo De Paul's pass found Luis Suárez, whose shot flew over the crossbar. Coach Javier Mascherano substituted Suárez, Messi and De Paul after about an hour as they build fitness. Luis Ramos added a 73rd-minute goal past new goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair. Several offseason departures and new signings featured, and Miami travels to Medellin next before opening MLS at LAFC on Feb. 21.
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