Messi suffers worst defeat in MLS as Miami fall again
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Washington: Lionel Messi suffered the heaviest defeat of his MLS career as Inter Miami crashed to a 4 1 loss against Minnesota United on Saturday....
Washington: Lionel Messi suffered the heaviest defeat of his MLS career as Inter Miami crashed to a 4-1 loss against Minnesota United on Saturday.
The Argentine scored in the second half but Miami's defence was once again exposed as they fell to a fourth defeat in their last five games in all competitions -- a run which has seen them concede 14 goals.
With Luis Suarez injured, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano opted to play without a recognised target striker with Messi floating in front of a five-man midfield.
Bongokuhle Hlongwane fired Minnesota ahead in the 32nd minute after Miami's defence was exposed by a clever pass from Joaquín Pereyra to Carlos Harvey, who picked out the South African international striker in the box.
Messi provided the first real reminder of his presence six minutes later when he worked some space in a crowded area but his low right-foot shot was harmless.
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