Lionel Messi benched as Inter Miami loses to Red Bull New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 8:22 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Inter Miami fell 2-0 to Red Bull New York on October 24. Lionel Messi, despite being a substitute in the match, saw his goal contribution streak end after he was benched as a precaution due to travel fatigue from receiving the Princess of Asturias award in Spain. Manager Kily Gonzalez explained that the decision was planned, aiming to preserve Messi for the upcoming game, while criticizing the team's poor midfield performance. The defeat halts Inter Miami's three-game winning streak, but they remain third in the Eastern Conference with 55 points. The team prepares to face FC Cincinnati next on October 27.
- •Inter Miami lost 2-0 to Red Bull New York on October 24.
- •Lionel Messi was benched as a precaution due to travel fatigue.
- •Messi's goal contribution streak ended after 13 matches.
- •Inter Miami remains third in Eastern Conference with 55 points.
- •Next match is against FC Cincinnati on October 27.
- 8:22 AMYahoo Sports — Kily Gonzalez explains SHOCK decision to bench Lionel Messi in Inter Miami defeat
"Lionel Messi saw his impressive streak of goal contributions come to an end after a substitute appearance in Inter Miami's 2-0 defeat to Red Bull New York. Manager Kily Gonzalez revealed the Argentine was benched as a precaution following a hectic travel schedule to Spain.
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