Messi leads Inter Miami past Toronto-Xinhua

Messi leads Inter Miami past Toronto

Source: Xinhua

Editor: huaxia

2026-05-10 15:03:45

TORONTO, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Lionel Messi scored a goal and set up two others as Inter Miami secured a 4-2 away win over Toronto in their MLS clash on Saturday.

The visitor opened the scoring when Rodrigo De Paul's free-kick rebounded off the Toronto wall only for the Argentina international to smash in the rebound.

Luis Suarez doubled the lead by running onto Messi's pass and firing a first-time effort past goalkeeper Luka Gavran.

Messi was again the provider when he played a one-two with Sergio Reguilon, who calmly slotted the ball into the far corner in the 73rd minute.

Eight-time Ballon d'Or winner Messi put the result beyond doubt two minutes later, stabbing home from 12 yards after De Paul's cross from the right.

The result leaves Inter Miami third in the Eastern Conference with 22 points, eight points ahead of Toronto.