Inter Miami Faces Challenges Despite Messi's Heroics

Inter Miami's Current Struggles

Inter Miami, led by Lionel Messi, is currently facing difficulties as they recover from their recent exit in the Concachampions semifinals. In the MLS standings, they find themselves in sixth place within the Eastern Conference. However, during a recent match at Subaru Park, the team demonstrated their fighting spirit by securing a crucial point in a thrilling 3-3 draw against the top-ranked Philadelphia Union.

Messi's Impact on the Match

Messi played a pivotal role in the match, netting a spectacular free-kick goal in the 86th minute, which brought Miami closer to leveling the score. This goal marked his sixth of the season, with three of those being scored in his last five appearances.

LEO MESSI, WHAT A FREE-KICK. 🔥
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— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) May 25, 2025

Defensive Woes and Upcoming Matches

Despite Messi's impressive performance, Inter Miami's overall form has been concerning, as they have not won in seven of their last eight matches across all competitions. Their defense has struggled significantly, allowing 13 goals in just four games and a total of 23 goals over the last eight matches.

Looking ahead, Inter Miami will be up against CF Montreal on Wednesday night. Montreal recently played to a 2-2 draw against LAFC, and Miami will be eager to secure a victory on their home ground in Florida.