Inter Miami drew against Charlotte FC in Matchday 35 of MLS action, thanks to a fantastic goal from their captain, Lionel Messi. The Argentine star found the back of the net for the third time since returning from a right ankle injury sustained during the Copa America final.
Messi’s goal came after a beautiful shot from outside the box. Argentinian Marcelo Weigandt provided the assist, setting up Messi to slot home the equalizer goal of the game.
With this goal, Messi now has 28 goals for Inter Miami, putting him just four goals behind the club’s all-time leading scorer, Ecuadorian forward Leonardo Campana.
Messi’s new celebration
After netting the game-tying goal for Inter Miami, Lionel Messi left fans in awe with a surprise “Iron Man”-inspired celebration. Messi, known for his heartfelt gestures, brought a fresh twist to his celebrations, adding a personal touch that only fueled the excitement in the stadium.
Inter Miami qualified for 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup
Inter Miami’s stellar MLS campaign has already secured them a spot in the 2025 Concacaf Champions Cup. With four matches remaining in the regular season, Miami sits atop the Eastern Conference standings and also leads the race for the MLS Supporters’ Shield, awarded to the team with the best overall record.
Inter Miami’s upcoming matches
These are Inter Miami’s upcoming games for the 2024 MLS regular season, although the Herons are already qualified for the playoffs.
- Wednesday, October 2 – Colombus Crew vs Inter Miami
- Saturday, October 5 – Toronto FC vs Inter Miami
- Saturday, October 19 – Inter Miami vs New England Revolution