{
  "id": 14598479,
  "title": "Messi’s Inter Miami book playoffs with 2-0 win over New York City",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/messis-inter-miami-book-playoffs-with-2-0-win-over-new-york-city-14598479",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T02:19:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/15/messi-s-inter-miami-book-playoffs-with-2-0-win-over-new-york-city"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling MLS match, Lionel Messi helped Inter Miami secure a 2-0 victory over New York City FC, advancing the team to the playoffs. Messi, who had previously scored twice on Saturday, played a pivotal role in both goals. In the 20th minute, he set up Rodrigo De Paul for his first Inter Miami goal since May. De Paul then capitalized on a chance in the 21st minute, scoring his first goal of the season with a well-placed finish. Despite a goalless second half, Messi continued to influence the match, sending a curling effort wide in the 90th minute. Miami's head coach, Cristian Kily Gonzalez, expressed satisfaction with the team's performance, highlighting their improved defensive shape and aggressive play. The win solidified Miami's position in second place in the Eastern Conference, guaranteeing them a spot in the wild card round with five games remaining in the season.",
  "summary": "Lionel Messi set up Rodrigo De Paul’s goal and German Berterame ended his scoring drought as Inter Miami beat New York City FC 2-0.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/messi-assists-as-inter-miami-clinches-mls-playoff-berth-with-2-0-win",
        "published": "2026-10-15T01:55:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Messi's Inter Miami book playoffs with 2-0 win over New York City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/messis-inter-miami-book-playoffs-with-2-0-win-over-new-york-city",
        "published": "2026-10-15T02:19:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Messi’s Inter Miami book playoffs with 2-0 win over New York City",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/messis-inter-miami-book-playoffs-with-2-0-win-over-new-york-city-14602055",
        "published": "2026-10-15T02:19:02.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}