In his third consecutive game for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi scored once again, securing a brace and contributing to their 3-1 victory against Orlando City in the Leagues Cup on Thursday.
Impressively, Messi now boasts a back-to-back brace and has scored a total of five goals in his first three matches for Inter Miami.
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The 2022 World Cup winner opened the scoring in the 7th minute, receiving an assist from Robert Taylor, but Orlando City’s Cesar Araujo equalized ten minutes later.
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In the 51st minute, Messi passed the penalty duties to Araujo, who successfully converted, giving Inter Miami a 2-1 lead.
Sealing the deal for the MLS side, the seven-time Ballon d’Or winner netted his second goal in the 72nd minute with a right-footed strike in the box.
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Despite Messi’s impressive performances, Inter Miami is currently at the bottom of the Major League Soccer (MLS) standings with 18 points from 22 games.
