Lionel Messi scores as Miami faces Philadelphia in tight MLS match
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:36 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Inter Miami CF and the Philadelphia Union are competing in a close MLS match on August 19, 2026. Lionel Messi scored for Miami in the 26th minute, while Indiana Vassilev and Dániel Pintér also found the net in the ongoing contest. Philadelphia has responded with goals from Neil Pierre and B. Damiani. The match's momentum has shifted frequently, with both teams creating significant chances throughout the game. The match remains active, with the score currently at 2-2.
- •Lionel Messi scored in the 26th minute for Inter Miami.
- •The match is ongoing with a current score of 2-2.
- •Other goals include Vassilev and Pintér for Miami, Pierre and Damiani for Philadelphia.
- •Match atmosphere is competitive with shifting momentum.
- •Both teams need points to improve their current standings.
- 2:12 AMESPN Soccer — Follow live: Miami's Lionel Messi scores in tight game vs. Philly
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