“Messi shines with a brace in Inter Miami’s epic comeback in Orlando.”

On Sunday night, Argentine star Lionel Messi lit up the field in Orlando with a spectacular performance, scoring two decisive goals that secured Inter Miami’s first victory in the club’s history at Orlando City, in an exciting match that ended 4-2. This triumph not only marks a milestone for the team but also reaffirms Messi’s importance in Major League Soccer (MLS), where he continues to be an unstoppable force.

The thrilling Florida derby began with the hosts dominating the first half, with Mario Pasalic opening the scoring in the 18th minute and Martin Ojeda doubling the lead just six minutes later. Inter Miami seemed on the verge of disaster, but head coach Javier Mascherano’s strategy in the second half turned the tide of the match. The inclusion of young Mateo Silvetti made all the difference, with the Argentine scoring just two minutes after the restart, reigniting the visitors’ hopes.

It was then that Messi decided to take control of the game. With a precise shot from outside the box, he equalized the match in the 57th minute. His influence did not stop there; in the 85th minute, he assisted Telasco Segovia for the third goal, once again demonstrating his ability to create scoring opportunities. To seal the comeback, Messi scored the fourth goal in the 90th minute, converting a free kick with a skill that only he possesses, placing the ball into the bottom right corner.

After a difficult start to the season, where Inter Miami lost 3-0 to Los Angeles FC, Messi showed that he is back to his best. With this performance, he not only scored his first goals in the 2026 edition of MLS but also solidified his legacy, having already been the top scorer and player of the previous edition. So far, Messi has an impressive tally of 925 goals and 423 assists in 1,193 matches throughout his career, including 59 goals and 37 assists in MLS.

This victory is undoubtedly an important step for Inter Miami, which seeks to reaffirm itself as the defending champion. With the next decisive match scheduled for the 8th, the team and its fans can now dream of regaining form and continuing to fight for more victories under the leadership of one of the greatest legends in world football.