Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez score braces as Inter Miami beat D.C. United 4-0 in MLS
Inter Miami secured a 4-0 victory over D.C. United in an MLS match featuring braces from Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez. The win was bolstered by strong performances from German Berterame and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the continued impact of high-profile international signings on the competitiveness of the Major League Soccer (MLS) landscape.
Miami: A pair of braces from captain Lionel Messi and striker Luis Suarez powered Inter Miami CF to a dominant 4-0 victory over D.C. United in MLS regular season action at home at Nu Stadium.
Additionally, forward German Berterame recorded two assists, while goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair delivered a solid performance at the back and posted a clean sheet.
Inter Miami got off the mark early on, with Suárez bagging his 14th goal of the regular season in the 3rd minute. A cross from Reguilón from the left flank was redirected by a header from Berterame before finding the legendary Uruguayan serial scorer at the centre of the box, where Suarez tucked the ball away with a first-time, left-footed finish.
At the other end, St Clair delivered a standout save in the 16th minute to deny an attempt from D.C.’s Tai Baribo and preserve the lead.
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