Messi Voices Frustration After Inter Miami’s Second Straight 3-0 Loss

When the final whistle blew at Exploria Stadium, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami were left facing their second consecutive 3-0 defeat, this time to Orlando City in Major League Soccer. It was a crushing result for a team that had been touted as a Club World Cup hopeful earlier in the season. Miami have now won just three of their last 12 matches across all competitions, including a painful elimination in the Concacaf Champions Cup semi finals to Vancouver Whitecaps.

After the match, Messi voiced his frustration, admitting that the run of poor form has been difficult to digest. He emphasized the need to stay united and focused, calling this a test of the team’s character. He also criticized the standard of refereeing in MLS, citing a moment in the match where an official reportedly admitted to not knowing a specific rule involving a back pass to the goalkeeper.