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Lionel Messi scores free-kick goal during Inter Miami loss to Columbus Crew

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Lionel Messi scores free-kick goal during Inter Miami loss to Columbus Crew

Summary

Lionel Messi scored a remarkable free-kick goal in Inter Miami's 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew on Sunday. After Columbus took the lead through a Josef Martínez penalty in the 28th minute, Messi equalized just five minutes later with a curling shot from a challenging angle. Despite more possession and passing accuracy from Miami, Jamal Thiare scored late in stoppage time to secure the win for Columbus. The match showcased Messi's continued scoring prowess, bringing his season total to 21 goals, as he inches closer to a historic milestone for free-kick goals.

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By the Numbers

•Messi's goal was his 21st of the MLS season.
•Inter Miami had 55 percent possession and completed 533 passes.
•Columbus Crew's victory came in the ninth minute of stoppage time.
•Messi completed 27 of 29 passes in the match.

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2:50 AMYahoo Sports — WATCH: Lionel Messi scores unreal goal from near-impossible angle in Inter Miami loss

What they're saying

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Lionel Messi produced another moment of magic on Sunday, curling a free-kick into the net from a near-impossible angle during Inter Miami’s 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew. The Argentine appeared to be preparing for a cross, but instead sent the ball beyond the goalkeeper and into the far side of the net.
— Yahoo Sports

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