Messi’s Magic and Suárez’s Goal Power Miami’s Title Defense!

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[{"selector":"#anim-381cf642-1b7f-48d7-96db-29d8ddb2f980 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b87db8cf-957d-4d3c-8a44-521c41206982","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-70a19d73-b8b8-468e-af3b-de536bf2b3b1","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 150.80411%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e6bd6690-189c-42e4-a5d4-df783169229b","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Lionel Messi scored twice in the second half, lifting his tally to five goals in just nine days, as Inter Miami sealed a dominant 4-0 victory over New York City FC at Citi Field on Wednesday night. Image Credit: Gettyimages

[{"selector":"#anim-f3760cc7-7b72-4514-8276-5ef6251c41c4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-aa8b7e8a-96fa-497c-9b9c-a26067a11fca","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-3f8d3dc2-d48b-4ceb-830b-283788dff21e","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 150.80411%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bed23933-0a27-4bdc-b392-0b46e7bc23df","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] With this win, Inter Miami officially secured a spot in the 2025 MLS playoffs, marking a crucial step toward defending their Supporters’ Shield title and keeping hopes alive for back-to-back glory. Image Credit: Gettyimages

[{"selector":"#anim-17ae030e-f226-4f9e-b068-0036438b34bd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b4cf6ece-8de4-4298-8c98-e218b6d8e0c5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-7e58518e-eb8b-4403-a907-6e16d5e9b7c2","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 150.80411%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-49d44976-1adb-4a2d-b00d-45dbb02e5e3d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Head coach Javier Mascherano emphasized that while playoff qualification is a big milestone, the real challenge now is climbing higher in the standings to gain home-field advantage in crucial matches. Image Credit: Gettyimages

[{"selector":"#anim-496258a0-525e-419c-91ff-173f0ae950be [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-d6d46fd8-2b77-4f19-b8bc-4a270aa17546","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-778757ae-0d26-40a2-ac43-e93990433bd5","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 147.5146%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b7ddce27-437c-4462-be7a-1b2e855757d6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Messi had a chance to complete his hat trick after Miami earned an 83rd-minute penalty, but he generously allowed longtime friend Luis Suárez to take it, showcasing leadership and true team-first mentality. Image Credit: Gettyimages

[{"selector":"#anim-07cb7d0b-cbe8-4eb3-81b9-4e9005d8b2fe [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, -6.709377882406207e-7%) scale(1.4201680672268908)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1f2f4b3c-bcfb-4a15-93d4-884305a71a87","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5c373df4-af27-434d-a861-191f39dc8bd4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 150.80411%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-1f369a61-f33a-415a-a539-fb1d661acf49","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Messi has scored two or more goals in eight of the last twelve matches for Inter Miami, becoming just the fourth player in MLS history to achieve such a remarkable multi-goal streak in one season. Image Credit: Gettyimages

[{"selector":"#anim-e4507dc7-fea9-41a8-af27-9bd4d024da59 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e492fdce-13d5-4cfa-be1b-a10671eed6a5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-2903e945-837f-430d-9254-59c10fb1cfcc","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 150.80411%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":500,"duration":1500,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-a1d8e453-4c0b-4061-8ca6-df8d08aa1fce","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":2000,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Looking ahead, Miami will quickly turn focus to Toronto FC with less than 72 hours to rest, aiming to maximize their five remaining matches and finish high enough to strongly contend for the Shield. Image Credit: Gettyimages

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