Despite Inter Miami's recent slump—losing two of their last three MLS matches—Lionel Messi remains a standout performer in the 2025 season.

A week has passed since Inter Miami was eliminated from the Champions Cup with a crushing 5-1 aggregate loss to Vancouver in the semifinals, and although Lionel Messi and his teammates were deflated by the defeat, they have turned their focus to getting back to the top of the MLS standings.

Inter is coming off a 4-1 loss in Minnesota on Saturday, as Messi scored the team’s only goal. Miami is now 1-4 in its last five games overall, including crashing out of the CONCACAF Champions Cup by losing both semifinal legs to Vancouver. All five of those matches have come since April 24, putting heavy miles on players’ legs.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami will be facing San Jose Earthquakes for the 2025 MLS, and coach Javier Mascherano addressed Luis Suarez's availability for the game. Lionel Messi clearly felt the absence of teammate and close friend Luis Suarez during Inter Miami’s 4–1 defeat to Minnesota United FC,

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Minnesota United stunned Inter Miami with a 4-1 victory at Allianz Field. Lionel Messi scored a consolation goal, but goals from Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich, Robin Lod, and an own goal by Marcelo Weigandt sealed Inter Miami’s heaviest loss since Messi joined in 2023.

Inter Miami suffered their fourth defeat in five matches across all competitions, this time against Minnesota United. Head coach Javier Mascherano is under increasing pressure as a