FC Cincinnati drops Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF
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Fresh off a frustrating loss to MLS-leading Cincinnati FC, Inter Miami was looking to get back in the win column.
With braces from Lionel Messi, Telasco Segovia and a goal from Jordi Alba, the win brought Miami to 41 points in 21 games, and kept them in the running for the top of MLS and the Eastern Conference, ahead of next week’s match against FC Cincinnati.
Inter Miami goalkeeper Oscar Ustari exited Wednesday’s game early and will not play on Saturday in New Jersey.
Inter Miami is looking to extend their winning streak after the Club World Cup as Lionel Messi is also aiming to set a new record.
FC Cincinnati will play its second match of the week against in-form Real Salt Lake. Coach Pat Noonan said the team recovered well ahead of it.
In today's MLS transfer rumor roundup, Inter Miami is set to sign another friend of Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul.