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Lionel Messi Magic Leads Inter Miami Past Orlando City, Into Leagues Cup Final

Inter Miami advanced to the Leagues Cup final after Lionel Messi scored twice, capitalizing on a penalty following a red card to Orlando City's David Brekalo.

  • On Wednesday, Inter Miami defeated Orlando City 3-1 at Chase Stadium to advance to the Leagues Cup final.
  • After two regular-season losses earlier this year, Inter Miami beat Orlando City for the first time and saw Lionel Messi return after missing two matches in trademark style.
  • Marco Pasalic opened the scoring just before halftime, David Brekalo was sent off after a foul leading to a 77th-minute penalty Messi converted, and Messi scored again in the 88th with Telasco Segovia sealing the 3-1 win in stoppage time.
  • Miami now awaits the winner of LA Galaxy vs. Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday, August 31, while Orlando City plays in Sunday's third-place game for next year's Concacaf Champions Cup spot.
  • Orlando City coach Óscar Pareja criticized the officiating, saying `I can't say what I need to say... For respect the game deserves, the actions that were called marked a difference` after referee Walter Lopez allowed play despite a controversial foul on Ivan Angulo by Sergio Busquets.
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By CNN Español Lionel Messi returned to the pitch and Inter Miami celebrates. Two goals from the Argentine star and a strike from Telasco Segovia gave Las Garzas a 3-1 victory over Orlando City in Fort Lauderdale, a result that returns the team to the Leagues Cup final. Inter Miami, the 2023 Leagues Cup champion, will play the final on Sunday as a visitor against the Seattle Sounders, who defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy 2-0 in the other semifina…

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In an expected heroic return, Argentine star Lionel Messi led Inter Miami in the 3-1 victory over Orlando City, this Wednesday at the semifinals of Leagues Cup 2025 at Chase Stadium, to advance to the final.Read more]]>

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Back from injury, the Argentine striker scored two goals that contributed to Miami's victory over Orlando City (3-1).

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Author of a beautiful goal at the 88th minute of the game, the Argentinian propelled the Florida franchise into the final of the competition.

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USA Today broke the news in United States on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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