Messi comes off bench as Red Bulls lead Inter Miami 2-0
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 1:35 PM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Lionel Messi was substituted in early during the second half, yet failed to change the outcome as Inter Miami lost 2-0 to New York Red Bulls on October 24. The defeat marked the end of Miami's three-game winning streak. Red Bulls scored both goals in the first half. Miami will seek to rebound in their next match.
- •Inter Miami loses 2-0 to New York Red Bulls.
- •Messi comes off the bench early in the second half.
- •Red Bulls scored both goals before halftime.
- •Miami’s three-game winning streak ends with this loss.
- •Next match presents an opportunity for Miami to recover.
- 1:35 PMCBS Sports — Inter Miami's MLS Cup credentials take hit with midfield problems that are too big for Lionel Messi to solve
- 1:44 AMYahoo Sports — Lionel Messi magic missing as Inter Miami win streak snapped by New York Red Bulls defeat
- 12:59 AMESPN Soccer — Messi comes off bench as Casemiro own goal sees Red Bulls beat Miami
"Inter Miami saw their impressive three-match winning streak come to an end on Saturday night following a disappointing 2-0 defeat against the New York Red Bulls. Despite the introduction of Lionel Messi in the second half, the Herons were unable to overturn an early deficit at the Red Bull Arena.
"Lionel Messi came off the bench early in the second half but couldn't prevent Inter Miami's three-game win streak coming to an end with a 2-0 loss at Red Bull New York on Saturday.
"Miami lost 2-0 at Red Bull New York on Saturday, failing to gain control of the game even after Messi's second-half substitution
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External links- CBS SportsOct 25, 2026, 1:35 PMInter Miami's MLS Cup credentials take hit with midfield problems that are too big for Lionel Messi to solve
Miami lost 2-0 at Red Bull New York on Saturday, failing to gain control of the game even after Messi's second-half substitution
- Yahoo SportsOct 25, 2026, 1:44 AMLionel Messi magic missing as Inter Miami win streak snapped by New York Red Bulls defeat
Inter Miami saw their impressive three-match winning streak come to an end on Saturday night following a disappointing 2-0 defeat against the New York Red Bulls. Despite the introduction of Lionel Messi in the second half, the Herons were unable to overturn an early deficit at the Red Bull Arena.
- ESPN SoccerOct 25, 2026, 12:59 AMMessi comes off bench as Casemiro own goal sees Red Bulls beat Miami
Lionel Messi came off the bench early in the second half but couldn't prevent Inter Miami's three-game win streak coming to an end with a 2-0 loss at Red Bull New York on Saturday.
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