Messi scores as Inter Miami faces fifth straight loss to Toronto
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 2:40 AM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Lionel Messi scored his 14th goal of the season, but Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Toronto FC at home on August 22. Miami fell behind with goals from Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. before Messi netted late in the game. This defeat marks Miami's fifth consecutive match without a win, impacting their position in the MLS Eastern Conference standings. Chicago Fire is now just three points behind Miami after a 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.
- •Inter Miami lost 2-1 to Toronto FC on August 22.
- •Messi scored in the 82nd minute but could not equalize.
- •Miami has four losses and a draw in their last five matches.
- •Chicago Fire trails Miami by three points in the standings.
- •Orlando City moved into playoff positions with a win over Real Salt Lake.
- 3:10 AMESPN Soccer — Messi scores but Miami slumps to 4th loss in 5
- 2:22 AMYahoo Sports — Messi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto
"A goal from Lionel Messi wasn't enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight match without a win.But Robert Lewandowski's Chicago Fire moved within three points of Miami in the standings after a 1-1 draw at New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
"Lionel Messi's 14th goal of the season wasn't enough to prevent Inter Miami from slumping to their fourth loss in their last five games, courtesy of Toronto FC, on Saturday.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerAug 23, 2026, 3:10 AMMessi scores but Miami slumps to 4th loss in 5
Lionel Messi's 14th goal of the season wasn't enough to prevent Inter Miami from slumping to their fourth loss in their last five games, courtesy of Toronto FC, on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 23, 2026, 2:22 AMMessi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto
A goal from Lionel Messi wasn't enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight match without a win.But Robert Lewandowski's Chicago Fire moved within three points of Miami in the standings after a 1-1 draw at New York Red Bulls on Saturday.
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