{"id":174667,"date":"2026-03-02T06:15:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/174667\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T06:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T06:15:23","slug":"messi-and-miami-beat-orlando-city-soccer-orlando-sentinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/174667\/","title":{"rendered":"Messi and Miami Beat Orlando City Soccer \u2013 Orlando Sentinel"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (bottom left) and Orlando player Griffin Dorsey (24) manage to stop a goal kick attempt by Miami player Lionel Messi (middle) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi celebrates in front of Orlando players after scoring a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Marco Pasalic (being lifted) celebrates with teammates after he scored a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Players<\/p>\n

Players collide on a corner kick during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami and Orlando fans cheer during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando head coach Oscar Pareja grabs Orlando player Braian Ojeda (8) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Tadeo Allende (21) heads the ball during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Marco Pasalic (87) celebrates with teammates after he scored a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Griffin Dorsey (24) heads the ball during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami coach Javier Mascherano yells during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Griffin Dorsey (left) collides with Miami player Noah Allen (32) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Marco Pasalic celebrates after he scored a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Mateo Silvetti (24) heads the ball in front of the net during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Micael (right) and Orlando player Tiago (11) collide during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player German Berterame (left) celebrates after a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando fans march into the stadium before the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Marco Pasalic (87) scores a goal past Miami goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (rioght) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando head coach Oscar Pareja yells during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando players celebrate after a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando fans cheer during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (71) and Orlando player Nolan Miller (right) stop a goal kick by Miami player Lionel Messi (middle) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Martin Ojeda celebrates after he scored a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi (bottom) tries to get the ball past Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (71) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi kicks at goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Tadeo Allende (left) kicks during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi controls the ball during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi (10) moves the ball past Orlando player Nolan Miller (21) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi kicks during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Colin Guske (25) is issued a yellow card during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi kicks at goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (bottom) falls on the ball for a save during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player Martin Ojeda appears frustrated after missing a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi (10) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi (middle) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Yannick Bright (42) stops a goal attempt by Orlando player Martin Ojeda (10) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Maximiliano Falcon (left) falls down to make a miraculous stop on a goal attempt by Orlando player Martin Ojeda (10) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando player David Brekalo (right) nearly scores a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi (10) kicks at Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (left) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (middle) dives but cannot stop a Miami goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi scores a goal past Orlando players during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Miami<\/p>\n

Miami player Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Messi scored two goals as Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

\"Orlando<\/p>\n

Orlando fans march into the stadium before the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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Orlando goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau (bottom left) and Orlando player Griffin Dorsey (24) manage to stop a goal kick attempt by Miami player Lionel Messi (middle) during the Inter Miami at Orlando City Soccer MLS match at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Miami won the game 4-2. (Stephen M. Dowell\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

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