{
  "id": 2102721,
  "title": "Messi has a goal and assist as Inter Miami plays the Union to a 2-2 draw",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/messi-has-a-goal-and-assist-as-inter-miami-plays-the-union-to-a-2-2-2102721",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-20T08:53:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/iner-miami-messi-union-score-f29a63f54c0635a25d8a4b1d4305b732"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night in Chester, Pa. Lionel Messi of Inter Miami scored a goal and provided an assist in the match. Messi's cross was headed into the path of forward Daniel Pinter by Luis Suarez, resulting in the first goal for Inter Miami in the 21st minute. Messi scored his first goal since returning to action after his father's death, curling a shot into the corner from 12 yards out in the 26th minute. The Union took the lead with a volley by Indiana Vassilev in the first half. Later in the game, 18-year-old defender Neil Pierre scored a goal, tying the score at 2-2. Cavan Sullivan assisted Vassilev's goal for the Union in the 58th minute. The Nashville loss ended Inter Miami's seven-game unbeaten streak in MLS, which dated back to May 9. The game ended with red cards for Yannick Bright and Cavan Sullivan for a scuffle off the ball in stoppage time.",
  "summary": "CHESTER, Pa. (AP) — Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night. Messi’s cross was headed by…",
  "key_points": [
    "Inter Miami and Philadelphia Union play to 2-2 draw",
    "Lionel Messi scores, provides assist in match",
    "Union's Neil Pierre scores tying goal in 58th minute"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lionel Messi's strong performance helps Inter Miami secure a draw, but also sees his team's seven-game unbeaten streak in MLS come to an end.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}