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Messi on Target Again but Miami Downed by Columbus

  • On Sunday, Sept. 27, the Columbus Crew defeated Inter Miami 2-1 at ScottsMiracle-Gro Field in Columbus, Ohio, with Jamal Thiaré scoring the winning goal in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
  • Josef Martínez opened the scoring for the Crew with a 28th-minute penalty kick, but Lionel Messi equalized five minutes later by converting a free kick from an "absurd angle."
  • The Crew controlled just 46% of possession but outshot Miami 14-5, while Santiago Morales received a red card in stoppage time for Inter Miami.
  • Despite the loss, Inter Miami remains third in the Eastern Conference standings as Messi extended his scoring streak to four consecutive matches, including his 100th goal for the club.
  • The Crew travels to face Orlando on Oct. 10, while Miami hosts D.C. United on the same day, both teams looking to bounce back from Sunday's result.
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The former Barça player takes the spotlight with a real goal and is just two goals away from the historic record for fouls

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Lionel Messi scored another goal with a direct free kick and the record is now only two away! The post Messi scores another incredible free kick goal – The absolute record is now two away (vids, pic) appeared first on in.gr.

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On the night of Sunday to Monday, the Inter Miami swayed against Columbus (2-1) but was able to count on its number 10 which found the skylight on a sublime free kick.

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Lionel Messi scored his 21st goal of the season in Major League Soccer, but Inter Miami lost 1—2 on their away trip to Columbus Crew. The winning goal for the hosts fell in the eighth minute of added time. Columbus took the lead in the 28th minute when Josef Martinez scored a penalty. The penalty kick was awarded after an offence against himself. Messi restored the draw five minutes later with a free-kick performance. Inter Miami also reached th…

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The Argentine assailant put his 76th goal on a career ticket, scored another ball in Inter Miami.

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The Columbus Dispatch broke the news in Columbus, United States on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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