On the morning of September 21 (Vietnam time), Lionel Messi continued to prove his superstar status when he left his mark on all three goals, helping Inter Miami defeat DC United.

From the very first minutes, Inter Miami controlled the game but it was not easy to penetrate the DC United defense. The turning point came in the 36th minute, Messi sent a sharp pass, putting Allende in a one-on-one position with the goalkeeper. This player did not miss the opportunity, opening the score 1-0 for the pink team.

According to thể thao Bong88 updatedAfter the break, DC United surprisingly equalized. In the 53rd minute, Benteke jumped high and headed the ball powerfully, bringing the match back to balance. However, while the audience was still excited, Messi immediately reaffirmed his influence. In the 67th minute, receiving the ball from Ian Fray, he launched a delicate curling shot outside the penalty area, raising the score to 2-1 for Inter Miami.

DC United only managed to reduce the gap in stoppage time, ending the match with a 2-3 defeat. This late goal came from the visitors' desperate efforts, when they sent almost all of their forces to the Inter Miami field to look for opportunities. However, the remaining time was too short to create a comeback.

Inter Miami's defense, despite being under some pressure in the final minutes, remained focused and tight, preserving a fragile but extremely valuable advantage. The final whistle sounded with regret from the DC United players, while Messi and his teammates celebrated their second consecutive MLS victory.

Inter Miami had a chance to extend the lead when Mateo Silvetti was fouled in the box in the 71st minute. However, Silvetti himself missed the penalty. However, Miami fans did not have to wait long to celebrate. In the 85th minute, Messi shone again with a familiar move: a left-footed curler, sending the ball into the far corner, sealing the score at 3-1.

The performance against DC United continued Messi's brilliant form. BONG88 note tIn his last nine games, he has scored seven goals and assisted six times for Inter Miami. On the international front, the 38-year-old superstar also scored twice in Argentina's 3-0 win over Venezuela in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers earlier this month.

This morning's double brought Messi's career total to 881 goals, including 102 from outside the box. In addition, he has 391 assists - a number that shows the most comprehensive in football history.

With 30 goals in 37 matches since the start of the 2025 season, Messi has officially risen to the top of the MLS top scorer list with 22 goals, 1 more than Sam Surridge (Nashville SC). El Pulga's explosion is bringing great confidence to Inter Miami in their journey to conquer the new season.

This result not only helped Inter Miami strengthen their spirit, but also proved the clear difference that Messi brings: every time the team is in trouble, he knows how to speak up to solve the match.