Messi Shines with Two Goals in Miami Victory Over DC United

Lionel Messi scored two goals in his first match since retiring from international football, contributing to Inter Miami's emphatic victory against DC United. This match took place just four days after Messi's farewell to the Argentina national team, where he concluded a record-breaking career.

The 39-year-old, who captained Argentina to World Cup victory in Qatar in 2022, had previously scored 126 goals in 208 appearances, making him the all-time leading scorer and most-capped player for Argentina. In the match, Messi scored in the 47th and 60th minutes, following a first-half double from Luis Suarez, who opened the scoring in the third minute and added another goal shortly after Messi's first.

Messi is currently the top scorer in the MLS season with 23 goals, leading by four over FC Dallas striker Petar Musa. Inter Miami is positioned second in the Eastern Conference, trailing Nashville FC by 14 points.