Minnesota United took care of business against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Saturday with a resounding 4-1 victory. The result marks the Herons’ biggest loss when Messi was on the field.
Messi did get on the scoreboard early in the second half, but that was one of the few highlights for Miami.
Messi goal vs Minnesota
Jordi Alba ➡️ Lionel Messi. @InterMiami are right back in it! pic.twitter.com/RGERWq3nZE
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The home fans in Minnesota let their feelings about the visitors known with a tifo mocking the club’s rise to success.
Photo: #MNUFC supporters in @MNWonderwall with a dig at Inter Miami in its pregame tifo before Saturday’s game at Allianz Field.
“History over hype
Culture over cash” pic.twitter.com/Wg7K8AUJZR— Andy Greder (@andygreder) May 10, 2025
Minnesota talked the talk and then proceeded to walk all over Miami.
The Loons opened the scoring in the 32nd minute and then exposed the Miami defense again moments before halftime.
Bongi goal!
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Long throw in goal!
The Loons take a 2-0 lead into the half. pic.twitter.com/BBqEblSm0w— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 10, 2025
In the second half a blitz of two Minnesota goals in the space of two minutes put the game to bed and got the massive crowd at Allianz Field on their feet.
The Loons add a third! pic.twitter.com/Dzf6RG82d1
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Robin Lod makes it 4️⃣ and it's absolutely rocking at Allianz Field! pic.twitter.com/1VRc2KjiYc
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Miami have now lost four of their last five games across all competitions as Messi’s side have hit a serious speed bump. Meanwhile Minnesota are enjoying a fantastic start to the season and sit second in the Western Conference.
