Messi scores twice in first game since Argentina retirement, Inter Miami beats DC United 4-0

MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi scored two goals in his first game since retiring from Argentina, helping Inter Miami defeat D.C. United 4-0. Messi's two goals put him at a league-leading 23 for the season. Luis Suárez contributed with two goals and Germán Berterame scored twice while providing two assists for Inter Miami. The win broke Inter Miami's five-match winless streak.

Messi played the full 90 minutes following his farewell match with Argentina. This victory marked Miami's first win since a 7-1 loss to CF Montreal on August 29. It was also the first league win for new coach Cristian "Kily" González, who took over on September 16. D.C. United is winless in their last five matches.