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Messi scores stunning free kick as Inter Miami lose to Columbus
Original: Messi scores on stunning free kick before Argentina farewell, but Miami slips to defeat https://www.nytimes.com/athletic
Lionel Messi scored a spectacular free kick for Inter Miami in an MLS match against Columbus, but his side still slipped to defeat. The match served as a farewell of sorts ahead of Messi's departure to join Argentina, drawing wide attention from football fans discussing the contrast between his brilliance and Miami's loss.
Why now: Messi remains a global draw, and a spectacular goal paired with an unexpected defeat in his final match before joining Argentina naturally fuels conversation.
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- Messi scores on stunning free kick before Argentina farewell, but Miami slips to defeat https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7638988/2026/09/28/inter-miami-mls-columbus-messi-argentina/ # Sports # Soccer # Messi · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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