Messi bags brace as Inter Miami triumphs 3-2 over D.C. UnitedLionel Messi scored a brace and assisted in another goal as Inter Miami defeated D.C. United 3-2 in a thrilling MLS encounter, with Tadeo Allende also contributing a goalBy IANS Published Date - 21 September 2025, 07:20 PMFort Lauderdale: Lionel Messi bagged a brace and dished out an assist as Inter Miami CF defeated D.C. United 3-2 at home to close out the week with a second consecutive win. The assist, meanwhile, was Messi’s team-leading 12th this league campaign, Inter Miami reports. Inter Miami then nearly reclaimed its lead on two different occasions. Inter Miami had a penalty in its favor in the 72nd minute, but the attempt from the spot bounced off the crossbar. The 3-2 scoreline would then remain unchanged through the final whistle for Inter Miami to claim all three points at home.