Messi’s Stunning Brace for Inter Miami Sends Shockwaves Through MLS Playoffs – You Won’t Believe How He Did It!

Inter Miami visited New York City FC at Citi Field with a chance to secure a spot in the 2025 Major League Soccer playoffs. Already in control of the match, Lionel Messi delivered a brilliant brace with a classy chip and a composed right-footed finish.

The Herons gained the edge late in the first half, with Messi involved in the build-up. In the 43rd minute, he slipped a perfectly timed through ball into space for Baltasar Rodríguez, who calmly beat the keeper in a one-on-one to break the deadlock. Miami’s lead would later be extended by Messi himself.

In the 74th minute, with Miami dictating the pace, Sergio Busquets split the lines with a pinpoint long pass to Messi. One-on-one with goalkeeper Matthew Freese, the Argentine icon coolly lifted the ball over him to make it 2-0, all but sealing Inter Miami’s playoff spot.