Lionel Messi Shines in Inter Miami's 4-0 Victory Over D.C. United

Lionel Messi made a significant impact in his first match since retiring from the Argentine national team, scoring two goals as Inter Miami defeated D.C. United 4-0 on October 10, 2026.

The match saw Luis Suárez also score twice, contributing to Miami's first victory under new coach Cristian González, who took charge on September 16. Messi's goals came after Suárez had already netted two in the first half, with Miami breaking a five-match winless streak.

Messi's first goal occurred shortly after halftime, tapping in a pass from Suárez, while his second came in the 60th minute after a setup from Rodrigo De Paul. This win marked a turnaround for Miami, who had not won since a previous match against CF Montreal.