Lionel Messi, Inter Miami and DC United
10 October 2026
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami defeated DC United 4-0 in Major League Soccer, just four days after his final international appearance for Argentina. The Argentine extended his league-leading scoring tally to 23 goals for the season.
Luis Suárez scored both first-half goals before Messi added two after the interval. The victory lifted Miami to second in the Eastern Conference. Messi also recorded his first streak of goal contributions across ten consecutive MLS matches, strengthening his MVP credentials.