"Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami made it back-to-back MLS wins with a narrow 3-2 victory over DC United. The eight-time Ballon d'Or winner took his league tally for the season to 22 goals, helping Javier Mascherano's side edge a five-goal thriller at Chase Stadium. Messi also provided an assist for compatriot Tadeo Allende, with the latter latching onto his team-mate's sublime throughball to break the deadlock in the 35th minute."
"However, Christian Benteke got DC back on level terms seven minutes in the second half, heading in from Brendan Servania's outswinging cross. Nevertheless, Messi restored the hosts' lead midway through the period, receiving the ball on the turn from Jordi Alba before slotting home. Miami squandered a great chance to make it 3-1 in the 72nd minute when Mateo Silvetti, who was brought down by goalkeeper Luis Barraza, rattled the crossbar from the penalty spot."
"Data Debrief: Yet another multiple for Messi This was Messi's 16th game with at least one goal and one assist, tying Carlos Vela for the second-most in a player's first three MLS seasons and trailing only Preki (17). It was also the 10th match since the beginning of July - for club and country - in which he recorded multiple direct goal involvements, having done so on just four occasions between January and June this year."
Lionel Messi scored twice and set up Tadeo Allende as Inter Miami defeated D.C. United 3-2 at Chase Stadium. Allende opened the scoring in the 35th minute after latching onto Messi's throughball. Christian Benteke equalised early in the second half with a header from Brendan Servania's cross. Messi restored Miami's lead midway through the period, finishing after a turn from Jordi Alba. Mateo Silvetti missed a penalty in the 72nd minute, hitting the crossbar after being fouled by goalkeeper Luis Barraza. Messi curled in a late goal five minutes from time, and Jacob Murrell scored in stoppage time but Miami held on. Messi's league tally reached 22 goals and he recorded his 16th game with at least one goal and one assist.
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