#882Career GoalLegendary
“From an xG of just 0.0447, Messi lashes a near-impossible late strike past D.C. United after a Busquets assist, doubling Inter Miami’s lead and sealing the win as his 885th career goal and 45th in MLS.”
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MLS2025-09-20 · 19:30:00
Inter Miami3-2
D.C. United2G1A
A 38-year-old Messi drags Inter Miami over the line with a decisive brace and a clever assist, directly shaping a tight MLS win and extending his hot scoring streak in league play.
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Score
2-1→3-1
xG0.04
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Winning Goal
Assist: Sergio Busquets
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