Inter Miami fall to Toronto despite Messi goal, extend winless streak
Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Toronto in MLS, with Lionel Messi scoring the hosts’ only goal as their winless run continued.
Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Toronto in Major League Soccer on Wednesday. Lionel Messi scored the hosts' lone goal, but it wasn't enough to secure a win. This marks Inter Miami's fourth consecutive match without a victory, extending their winless streak. The team currently sits in second place in the Eastern Conference, trailing Nashville by ten points after 39 points from 21 matches.
Their last triumph came on July 22 when they edged Chicago Fire 3-2. According to Asharq Sports, Inter Miami have 24 points, trailing leaders Toronto by ten. Messi was the only scorer for Inter Miami, while Derrick Etienne and another Toronto player netted for the visitors. This win was Toronto's first away triumph in their last nine matches and their second on the road this season.
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