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Messi got 2 assists in front of a star-studded crowd in LA as Inter Miami beat LAFC 3-1

Eleon Lass4 weeks ago


Lionel Messi got two assists in front of a star-studded crowd as Inter Miami beat Los Angeles Football Club 3-1 on Sunday night.

Facundo Farías, Jordi Alba and Leonardo Campana scored for Miami, unbeaten in 11 appearances in all competitions since Messi joined the club in mid-July.

Ryan Hollingshead scored for LAFC, which has lost its last two games.

Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi, right, dribbles past Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman during the second half of an MLS soccer match, September 3, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Sunday’s match, however, will be Messi’s last with Miami for at least the next two weeks.

The 36-year-old will feature in Argentina’s World Cup qualifier against Ecuador on Thursday and against Bolivia five days later.

Messi has 11 goals and eight assists for Miami, eight points from a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with eight regular-season games remaining.


Harry, Duke of Sussex watches the first half of a Major League Soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami on September 3, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Harry, Duke of Sussex watches the first half of a Major League Soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami on September 3, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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Artist Selena Gomez, center, is seen with rapper Tyga, left, during the second half of a Major League Soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami on September 3, 2023, in Los Angeles .
Selena Gomez, center, is seen with rapper Tyga, left, during the second half of a Major League Soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami on September 3, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Harry, right, Duke of Sussex, talks to actor Will Ferrell, second from left, before a Major League Soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami on September 3, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Harry, right, Duke of Sussex, talks to actor Will Ferrell, second from left, before a Major League Soccer match between Los Angeles FC and Inter Miami on September 3, 2023, in Los Angeles.
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Miami’s visit to the defending MLS Cup champions has been considered one of the standout games since Messi’s signing.

It was seen by 22,921 fans, a record for LAFC’s BMO Stadium.

It’s also one of the most requested tickets in MLS’s 27-year history.


Inter Miami midfielder Facundo Farias, below, celebrates his goal with Lionel Messi during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against Los Angeles FC on September 3, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Inter Miami midfielder Facundo Farias, below, celebrates his goal with Lionel Messi during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against Los Angeles FC on September 3, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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According to TickPick, the match’s average purchase price was $717, which is 515% higher than the $110 before he signed.

For comparison, the average purchase price for Beyoncé’s concert at SoFi Stadium was $493.

Celebrities in attendance included Prince Harry, LAFC co-owner Will Farrell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Selena Gomez, Owen Wilson, Mario Lopez and Edward Norton.


Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi gestures during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against Los Angeles FC on September 3, 2023 in Los Angeles.
Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi gestures during the first half of a Major League Soccer match against Los Angeles FC on September 3, 2023 in Los Angeles.
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“Ted Lasso” stars Jason Sudeikis and Brendan Hunting were also present at the game.

Messi fired a shot wide open in front of the net in the 38th minute, but McCarthy used his left foot to make the save.

Farías, who turned 21 on August 28, made his second start since joining the club at the end of July and scored his first goal in the 14th minute.


Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi, center, moves the ball as Los Angeles FC defender Aaron Long, right, chases during the first half of a Major League Soccer match on September 3, 2023 , in Los Angeles.
Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi, center, moves the ball as Los Angeles FC defender Aaron Long, right, chases during the first half of a Major League Soccer match on September 3, 2023 , in Los Angeles.
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Tomas Avilés delivered a superb pass through midfield as Farías ran down the right side of the pitch.

Farías had an opening between two LAFC defenders and made a sliding shot with his outstretched right foot that beat LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy, who hit the far post and rebounded.

Alba doubled LAFC’s advantage in the 51st minute with a left foot.

Messi made a 2v1 breakaway in the 83rd minute before moving on to Campana, who fired a shot wide open at the net.

Hollingshead avoided the shutout with a header from a corner.

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Eleon Lass4 weeks ago
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