Inter miami: Inter Miami, led by Argentine legend Lionel Messi, secured a valuable away victory against D.C. United with a score of 2-1 in their third-round match of the MLS season. Argentine Rodrigo De Paul opened the scoring for Inter Miami in the 17th minute of the first half, capitalizing on a precise pass from his teammate Telasico Jos© Segovia, giving his team an early lead. Just ten minutes later, Lionel Messi extended Inter Miami's lead, scoring their second goal in the 27th minute after receiving a decisive pass from Mateo Silveti, thus confirming his team's dominance before the end of the first half.
According to National Iraqi News Agency, in the second half, D.C. United tried to get back into the game and did manage to reduce the deficit in the 75th minute through Taye Parebo after a pass from Jackson Hopkins, but it wasn't enough to avoid defeat. Inter Miami had achieved a resounding 4-2 victory over Orlando City in the previous round, before adding D.C. United to their list of victims today, continuing their positive results in the MLS.
These victories come as a turnaround after a disappointing start to the season, as Inter Miami lost their opening match against Los Angeles FC 3-0, but they quickly regained their composure and confirmed their ability to compete strongly for the top spots in the upcoming rounds. With this victory, Inter Miami climbed to third place in the Eastern Conference standings with 6 points from three matches, boasting a balanced goal difference of 6 goals scored and 6 conceded.