Messi scores 2 as Inter Miami beat D.C. United 4-0

Lionel Messi scored 2 goals as Inter Miami beat D.C. United 4-0, according to Yahoo Sports. The result ended a winless run for Inter Miami and gave Coach Kily González his first league win with Miami. Luis Suárez also scored 2 goals before halftime. Inter Miami now sits 2nd in the Eastern Conference with 55 points in the MLS table and needs a top-4 seed for the playoffs. Its next match is Wednesday against New York City FC.

How did Messi score against D.C. United?

According to Yahoo Sports, Luis Suárez scored 2 first-half goals to give Inter Miami a 2-0 lead over D.C. United. Messi then added his 2nd goal in the 60th minute, a solo effort from 12 yards, and Inter Miami finished with a 4-0 win.

The win ended a winless run for Inter Miami and was the first league win with Miami for Coach Kily González, Yahoo Sports reported. Messi scored 2 goals in the match, and Inter Miami now sits 2nd in the Eastern Conference.

Where does Inter Miami stand in the MLS table?

The MLS table lists Inter Miami CF in 2nd place with 55 points from 30 games played. Inter Miami CF has 15 wins, 10 draws and 5 losses, and a goal difference of +22 in the table.

Yahoo Sports reported that Inter Miami is now 2nd in the Eastern Conference and needs a top-4 seed for the playoffs. With 55 points and a goal difference of +22, Inter Miami holds a strong position in that race heading into Wednesday's match.

How is Messi doing this season?

Yahoo Sports reported that Messi has 23 goals, which leads MLS, and 13 assists this season. Messi has also recorded a goal contribution in 10 straight MLS games, according to the same outlet.

Yahoo Sports also reported that Messi's contract with Miami extends to 2028. For Argentina, Yahoo Sports said Messi's 126th goal came in his final friendly match. Daily Post Nigeria added that Messi has 936 career goals for club and country.

What is next for Inter Miami after the win?

Inter Miami's next match is Wednesday against New York City FC, according to Yahoo Sports. The match gives Inter Miami a chance to build on the 4-0 result over D.C. United while it sits 2nd in the Eastern Conference.

Yahoo Sports also reported that Inter Miami aims for back-to-back MLS titles and needs a top-4 seed for the playoffs, so each result carries weight. Daily Post Nigeria reported that Messi retired from Argentina after the 2026 World Cup.