Lionel Messi scores two goals as Inter Miami rally to beat Cincinnati
Key takeaways
- Argentinian star forward’s brace and an assist steer Miami to their fifth consecutive away victory in the MLS in the US.
- Kevin Denkey scored his eighth goal and had two assists for Cincinnati (4-5-4, 16 points).
- Pavel Bucha also scored for the hosts, who saw a six-match unbeaten run snapped as they conceded three or more goals for the fifth time in nine games.
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Argentinian star forward’s brace and an assist steer Miami to their fifth consecutive away victory in the MLS in the US.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Inter Miami's first goal during the MLS match against Cincinnati at TQL Stadium on May 13, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio, US [Jeff Dean/Getty Images via AFP]By Reuters Published On 14 May 202614 May 2026Lionel Messi scored his 10th and 11th goals and had an assist, while German Berterame scored the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute, as Inter Miami took advantage of two defensive blunders in a 5-3 victory over host Cincinnati.
Mateo Silvetti pulled Miami level at 3-3 in the 79th minute, the start of a late rally that saw the Herons (7-2-4, 25 points) win their fifth straight on the road in Major League Soccer (MLS) on Wednesday night, and their seventh consecutive away win across all competitions.