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Messi scores, assists twice in Inter Miami's win over Toronto FC
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Messi scores, assists twice in Inter Miami's win over Toronto FC

From El Universal · (2h ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Lionel Messi delivered a stellar performance, scoring one goal and providing two assists, to lead Inter Miami to a 4-2 victory over Toronto FC.
  • The win marked Inter Miami's sixth away victory of the season, bringing them closer to the Eastern Conference leader.
  • Despite a late surge from Toronto FC with two goals, Inter Miami secured the crucial three points.

Lionel Messi's magic continues to captivate Major League Soccer, with his latest masterclass guiding Inter Miami to a vital away win against Toronto FC.

El equipo tuvo una presencia futbolística importante. Creo que el resultado se queda corto a nivel de situaciones, nuestro equipo tiene una presencia importante en cualquier lado.

— Guillermo HoyosInter Miami's coach praising his team's performance and dominance during the match.

Messi, defying his 38 years, orchestrated Inter Miami's offense, contributing directly to three of the team's four goals. His ninth goal of the season and two pinpoint assists were instrumental in securing the victory, showcasing the enduring brilliance that has made him a global icon.

Messi, de 38 años, anotó su gol 86 en 101 partidos con el cuadro del sur de Florida, en un juego en el que actuó los novena minutos y permitió que Las Garzas se acerquen al Nashville SC, líder de la Conferencia Este.

Provides statistics on Messi's goal-scoring record for Inter Miami and the team's standing in the league.

The match highlighted Inter Miami's offensive prowess, with goals from Rodrigo de Paul, Luis Suárez, and Sergio Reguilón complementing Messi's contributions. Despite a late fightback from Toronto FC, Inter Miami's early dominance, fueled by Messi's vision, proved insurmountable.

El 10 habilitó luego, en el minuto 56, al uruguayo Luis Suárez, para que este definiera en un mano a mano frente al arquero Luka Gavran.

Describes Messi's assist to Luis Suárez for Inter Miami's second goal.

This win is crucial for Inter Miami as they vie for the top spot in the Eastern Conference. Coach Guillermo Hoyos praised the team's "important footballing presence," emphasizing their ability to perform consistently, even in challenging away environments. The victory underscores Inter Miami's ambition and their potential to make a significant impact in the league.

Al 73', el astro argentino repitió la misma dosis con el español Sergio Reguilón, quien anotó su primer tanto en el fútbol norteamericano.

Details Messi's assist to Sergio Reguilón for Inter Miami's third goal.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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