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Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to five-three comeback

PUBLISHED May 14, 2026, 12:34 AM ET

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Cincinnati, US — On Wednesday May 14, Lionel Messi scored twice and played a role in two other goals as Inter Miami overturned a deficit to defeat FC Cincinnati 5-3 in an MLS match. Messi opened the scoring in the 24th minute, struck again in the 55th, and had key involvements later in the match. The victory moved Inter Miami to second in the Eastern Conference with 25 points, two behind Nashville on the table after 12 games; reports noted Miami extended an away winning streak to seven. The match featured penalties and multiple lead changes, with scorers including Kevin Denkey, Pavel Bucha, Evander, Mateo Silvetti and German Berterame.

By James Porter | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Pre-May: Messi accumulates double-digit goals for Inter Miami during the season.
Early May: Media attention increases due to World Cup being less than a month away.
May 14: Inter Miami beat FC Cincinnati 5-3; Messi scored in 24th and 55th minutes.
Post-match: Inter Miami rises to 25 points, placed second in the Eastern Conference.
Aftermath: Outlets report slight discrepancies in Messi's season goal totals (11 vs 12).

News Intelligence

Messi's performance is a big deal for soccer fans, especially with the World Cup around the corner. If you're a fan, keep an eye on Inter Miami's progress. They're proving to be a team to watch. And if you're a betting person, Messi's goal stats might be worth considering.

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Who Benefited

Inter Miami benefited from the comeback win, gaining three league points, moving to second in the Eastern Conference, and reinforcing team momentum and commercial visibility ahead of the World Cup.

Who Impacted

FC Cincinnati suffered a home defeat despite an attacking performance, conceding late and losing ground in the Eastern Conference after the 5-3 scoreline.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 6
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Who Benefited

Inter Miami benefited from the comeback win, gaining three league points, moving to second in the Eastern Conference, and reinforcing team momentum and commercial visibility ahead of the World Cup.

Who Impacted

FC Cincinnati suffered a home defeat despite an attacking performance, conceding late and losing ground in the Eastern Conference after the 5-3 scoreline.