How Lionel Messi’s Jaw-Dropping Double Against DC United Shattered MLS Records Overnight

Inter Miami are entering the decisive stretch of the 2025 Major League Soccer season. In their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, they beat DC United 3-2 this Saturday — and Lionel Messi found the back of the net twice.

Facing one of the weakest teams in the league, the Herons took full responsibility from the opening minutes to go after the win. Despite missing several key attacking players, including Luis Suarez, they still found a way to make the difference.

In the 35th minute, Lionel Messi received the ball just behind midfield, lifted his head, and delivered a precise assist to Tadeo Allende, who broke into the box and scored with a soft right-footed touch. The Argentine forward thus ended a 10-match goal drought.

Inter Miami went into halftime with the lead, but they knew they couldn’t ease up. In fact, right after the break, DC United struck back with a goal from Christian Benteke, who headed it in off a cross from Brandon Servania.