Tristan Muyumba and Brooks Lennon each scored first-half goals as Atlanta United also took advantage of an own goal to earn an impressive 5-2 victory Saturday over victory Inter Miami, who were without Lionel Messi. Despite the loss, Leonardo Campana's sombrero flick to goal combination in the first half to open the scoring was an absolute masterclass. Check it out below.
It's getting Messi at Inter Miami...
Here goes another bold statement by Donovan…
U.S. men’s national team legend Landon Donovan has boldly predicted that Inter Miami will emerge victorious in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to be held in the United States for the first time ever.
Landon Donovan says Lionel Messi and Inter Miami will win 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
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
The 2025 Lionel Messi attendance numbers have been through the roof this season as Inter Miami’s road games draw massive crowds.
Messi and company remain the only undefeated side in Major League Soccer after eight games and have reached the semifinal of the Concacaf Champions Cup. It seems everywhere the Herons go, the people follow to catch a glimpse of Messi.
Inter Miami’s Chase Stadium only seats 21,550 meaning the big numbers have come on the road. Here’s a list of Inter Miami’s road attendance in 2025 so far.
Inter Miami’s 3-1 victory in the Champions Cup vs. LAFC on Wednesday was packed to the brim with drama including a skirmish in the final minutes. The Inter Miami LAFC fight broke out in the 89th minute after a hard foul on Lionel Messi.
LAFC defender Marlon hit-sticked Messi near midfield which resulted in a chaotic fight between the two sides.
Two Lionel Messi goals vs LAFC helped lead Inter Miami to a miraculous 3-1 victory (3-2 on aggregate) to advance to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals.
Wednesday night’s game at Chase Stadium was packed with drama from start to finish with the Herons’ superstar striking twice.
Messi goals vs LAFC
With Inter Miami needing three goals due to an early LAFC away goal, Messi jumpstarted the comeback with a sensational finish in the 35th minute.
Inter Miami faced a thrilling test against Toronto FC on Sunday night, where Lionel Messi once again proved his mettle in a crucial moment.
With his side on the brink of their first loss of the 2025 MLS season, Messi stepped up to deliver a spectacular equalizer, securing a 1-1 draw and preserving Miami's unbeaten run.
Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano was fuming about a controversial VAR decision during his side’s 1-0 loss to LAFC in the Concacaf Champions Cup on Wednesday. The Argentine said LAFC deserved a red card and that the moment in question is “a red in China and on the moon.”
LAFC were fortunate not to go a player down when forward Nathan Ordaz was caught up in an off-the-ball skirmish with Miami defender Maximiliano Falcón. In the first half Ordaz was seen striking Falcón.
Mascherano VAR controversy vs. LAFC
Lionel Messi’s trusted bodyguard, Yassine Cheuko, has revealed that Inter Miami have banned him from walking along the sidelines during the club's matches.
In an interview with House of Highlights, Cheuko opened up about the challenges he has faced since moving to the U.S. and the impact the ban has on his ability to protect Messi during games.
Lionel Messi's bodyguard banned by MLS, he reveals