Lionel Messi scored twice in his first since game since his emotional Argentina farewell as Inter Miami ran out comfortable winners over DC United in the MLS. The 39-year-old, who scored in his final appearance for his national team in Buenos Aires earlier this week, netted a second-half brace in his club sides 4-0 win. Veteran striker Luis Suarez was also at the double to lift Miami into second place in the Eastern Conference. The former Liverpool and Barcelona forward opened the scoring inside three minutes, sweeping home from a cross after being left unmarked in the DC penalty area. Suarez doubled the advantage seven minutes before half-time when he bundled home after Messis initial effort had been saved. Messi makes his markThe Uruguayan then turned provider after the break, clipping the ball to Messi who poked the ball past Sean Johnson in the DC goal to make it three.Thirteen minutes later, Messi helped himself to the pick of the goals when, after receiving the ball on the edge of the penalty box, he danced past several DC defenders before calmly finishing into the corner of the net. Messis goals take his MLS goals tally for the season to 23, as he hopes to claim what would be a third straight league MVP award.Kily Gonzalaz, Miamis coach, had earlier this week urged fans to appreciate the talents of his compatriot while they still can. Hell be missed in that [Argentina] jersey, of course, but today we have him here, and we have to enjoy having him with us now, Gonzalez said. Topics Inter Miami CF Lionel Messi MLS If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Inter Miami v DC United: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch as Messi returns to MLS Jon Fisher 9th October, 2026 It was an incredible road: Messi speaks out after Argentina retirement Tom Rostance 7th October, 2026 The GOAT: Lionel Messi reluctantly walks away from Argentina on emotional night in Buenos Aires Jon Fisher 7th October, 2026 Benin dont plan to mark Lionel Messi as defender reveals they want to give Argentina star the perfect send-off Jon Fisher 6th October, 2026 As Lionel Messi stands aside, we ask: Who is the best player in the world right now? Jon Fisher 6th October, 2026 Lionel Messis 10 Greatest Moments For Argentina Mitch Fretton 6th October, 2026
