Inter Miami beats DC United 4-0 in Messi's first game after Argentina exit
Messi scored twice in Inter Miami's commanding 4-0 win over DC United in his first match after retiring from Argentina.
Lionel Messi scored twice as Inter Miami thrashed DC United 4-0 on Saturday. Four nights after scoring in his final match for Argentina, Messi struck in the 47th and 60th minutes.
Luis Suarez grabbed a first-half brace to seal the rout. The defending MLS champions jumped from third to second in the Eastern Conference.
It was only their second victory in their past 11 league matches. Messi, 39 years old, remains the league's top point producer with 23 goals and 13 assists.
He is chasing a third consecutive MLS Most Valuable Player award. Inter Miami hopes to become the first team to win back-to-back MLS titles since the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2011-12.
- 23 goals, 13 assists
- Messi's league production
- 39 years old
- Messi's age
- Inter Miami 4 DC United 0
- Match result
- Seeking third straight award
- Consecutive MVP bids
Why it mattersMessi's immediate return to form after international retirement shows his commitment to winning the MLS title for Miami.
AustraliaAustralian football fans tracking Messi's MLS career can see his side is back on track after a patchy stretch, with a chance to make history with back-to-back titles.
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