Trending Now - Messi Leads Inter Miami to Victory Against NYCFC at Yankee Stadium

WHO:

Lionel Messi, player for Inter Miami CF

New York City FC (NYCFC)

Gonzalo Luján, player for Inter Miami CF

Nicolás Fernández, player for NYCFC

Agustin Ojeda, player for NYCFC

Maxi Morález, player for NYCFC

Kevin O'Toole, player for NYCFC

Micael dos Santos, player for Inter Miami CF

Dayne St. Claire, goalkeeper for Inter Miami CF

Matt Freese, goalkeeper for NYCFC

WHAT:

Inter Miami CF won against NYCFC with a score of 3-2.

Gonzalo Luján scored the first goal for Inter Miami in the 4th minute.

Nicolás Fernández scored for NYCFC in the 17th minute.

Agustin Ojeda scored for NYCFC in the 59th minute.

Lionel Messi scored a free kick equalizer in the second half.

Messi assisted Micael dos Santos' winning goal in the 74th minute.

Messi has scored four goals this season and 54 goals in 58 MLS appearances.

Inter Miami's record improved to 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw (3-1-1).

NYCFC's record is now 3 wins, 1 loss, and 1 draw (3-1-1).

WHERE:

Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

WHEN:

The match took place on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026.

Luján's goal was scored in the 4th minute of the match.

Fernández's goal was scored in the 17th minute of the match.

Ojeda's goal was scored in the 59th minute of the match.

Messi's equalizer was scored in the second half.

Micael's winning goal was scored in the 74th minute of the match.

WHY:

Inter Miami aimed to improve their standing in the Eastern Conference.

NYCFC was looking to maintain their unbeaten record.

HOW:

Messi scored off a left-footed free kick that ricocheted past the goalkeeper.

Messi's corner kick assisted Micael's header for the winning goal.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:19 UTC)

In a thrilling match at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, March 22, 2026, Inter Miami CF edged out New York City FC with a score of 3 to 2, improving their record to three wins, one loss, and one draw. Gonzalo Luján opened the scoring for Miami in the 4th minute, while NYCFC responded with goals from Nicolás Fernández and Agustin Ojeda, but Lionel Messi equalized with a stunning free kick before assisting Micael dos Santos for the winning goal in the 74th minute. This victory keeps Miami competitive in the Eastern Conference, while NYCFC now shares a record of three wins, one loss, and one draw.