HighLights
  1. Lionel Messi scores for Inter Miami against Toronto FC.
  2. Rodrigo De Paul provides the assist for Messi’s goal.
  3. Watch Messi’s brilliant finish from the MLS clash.

Lionel Messi once again delivered a moment of magic for Inter Miami, scoring a brilliant goal against Toronto FC after receiving a superb assist from Rodrigo De Paul.

However, Messi's strike was not enough to prevent Inter Miami from suffering a 2-1 defeat in their latest MLS encounter.

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Messi Scores From De Paul Assist

Inter Miami found themselves trailing 2-0 after Toronto FC struck twice in the second half. Josh Sargent opened the scoring before Derrick Etienne Jr. doubled Toronto's advantage just three minutes later.

With Inter Miami needing a response, Messi stepped up in the 82nd minute.

Rodrigo De Paul produced a brilliant pass between the lines, finding Messi in space between two defenders. The Argentine forward made no mistake, firing a precise shot towards the far post to reduce the deficit to 2-1.

The goal once again highlighted the understanding between the two Argentina stars, with De Paul picking out Messi with excellent vision before the Inter Miami captain supplied the clinical finish.

WATCH: Lionel Messi's Brilliant Finish

The MLS Español social media account shared footage of Messi's goal, celebrating another spectacular moment from the Argentine superstar.

The finish was vintage Messi, with the forward finding just enough space inside the box from a measured pass from De Paul, before calmly placing the ball beyond the goalkeeper.

Toronto FC Beat Inter Miami 2-1

Despite Messi's late effort, Inter Miami could not find an equaliser as Toronto FC held on for a 2-1 victory.

Toronto broke the deadlock through Sargent in the 59th minute before Etienne Jr. struck again in the 62nd minute. Messi pulled one back 20 minutes later, but Toronto's defence survived Inter Miami's late pressure.

The defeat extended a difficult run for Inter Miami, while Toronto secured an important victory on the road.

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Messi Continues To Impress

Even in defeat, Messi remained the standout attacking threat for Inter Miami. His goal against Toronto was another magical moment for his fans all over the world.

The combination with De Paul was also a major positive for Inter Miami, as the two Argentines once again demonstrated their chemistry. De Paul's perfectly weighted pass created the opening, while Messi's composed finish completed the move.

For Toronto FC, however, the result will be remembered for a hard-fought victory over one of MLS's biggest sides.


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