Article by Maria Olteanu – published on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 08:59 / Updated Wednesday, September 17, 2025 08:59
On Wednesday morning, Inter Miami defeated Seattle Sounders with 3-1 in the MLS, at the end of a match in which the Argentine Leo Messi (38 years old) went back to the ramp.
The Argentine superstar was the best man on the ground and rested on the penalty missed by 0-3 in front of Charlotte, last few days.
Inter Miami, categorical success, Messi shone again
Inter Miami quickly took over the lead in the match with Seattle Sounders, through the goal scored by Jordi Alba, in the 12th minute. The Spanish defender was served by Lionel Messi, to whom Alba returned the service in the 41st minute, passing decisively for the Argentine star goal, who took Inter Miami at 2-0 on the table.
Thanks to this success, Messi reached the terminal 20 in the championship, in 2025, ranking second in the top of the markers, according to Sportal.blikk.hu.
With the 20 goals from the beginning of the campaign, Messi became only the fifth footballer in the history of MLS who score 20 or more goals in two consecutive seasons.
The third goal of the match was scored in the second half by Ian Fray, in the 52nd minute, and the opponents managed to reduce the difference through OBED VARGAS, in the 69th minute, setting the final score, 3-1.
With the three points put into account, Miami climbed fifth place in the East Conference, while Seattle ranks fourth in the Western Conference.
VIDEO. The summary of the Inter Miami – Seattle match
