Messi on Target Again but Miami Downed by Columbus
- On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Columbus Crew defeated Inter Miami 2-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, with Jamal Thiaré scoring the winning goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
- Josef Martínez opened the scoring for the Crew with a 28th-minute penalty kick, but Lionel Messi equalized five minutes later by converting a free kick from an "absurd angle."
- The Crew controlled just 46% of possession but outshot Miami 14-5, while Santiago Morales received a red card in stoppage time for Inter Miami.
- Despite the loss, Inter Miami remains third in the Eastern Conference standings as Messi extended his scoring streak to four consecutive matches, including his 100th goal for the club.
- The Crew travels to face Orlando on Oct. 10, while Miami hosts D.C. United on the same day, both teams looking to bounce back from Sunday's result.
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Messi scores 76th free-kick goal, moves within two of all
Lionel Messi scored his 76th career free-kick goal for Inter Miami against Columbus Crew, moving him within two of the all-time record held by Marcelinho. Read More: https://punchng.com/messi-scores-76th-free-kick-goal-moves-within-two-of-all-time-record/
Star Lionel Messi continues his high pace at Inter Miami, as he scored a Eurogoal in the defeat by Columbus Crew. The Argentine scored from a free kick from an almost impossible angle, to leave the visiting goalkeeper stunned. With a shot in the corner of the goal, the goalkeeper only watched the ball as it entered the net, powerless to react.👨🏼🎨🎨 Lionel Messi reaches 76 free kick goals, two away from most all time. ✨ pic.twitter.com/HhWWlJa…
Lionel Messi Scores as Inter Miami Lose 2–1 to Columbus Crew in MLS 2026 | ⚽ LatestLY
Lionel Messi's stunning 21st goal of the season couldn't save Inter Miami from a dramatic 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field on September 27, 2026. The late-game loss extends Miami's MLS winless run to five matches, pushing them down to third in the Eastern Conference, while Columbus secured a vital victory in their playoff push. ⚽ Lionel Messi Scores as Inter Miami Lose 2–1 to Columbus Crew in MLS 2026.
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