{
  "id": 2704349,
  "title": "Messi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/messi-scores-but-miami-slump-continues-with-loss-to-toronto",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:41:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/08/1517000/messi-scores-miami-slump-continues-loss-toronto"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Toronto on Saturday, marking their fifth consecutive match without a win. Toronto's Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. scored early, leading 2-0 at halftime. Argentine star Lionel Messi equalized in the 82nd minute, capitalizing on a through ball from Rodrigo De Paul. However, Miami's late surge was not enough to secure a win. Messi is second in the Major League Soccer scoring chart with 14 goals, trailing Dallas' Petar Musa by only two. Miami, though, has endured four losses and a draw in their last five matches. They currently sit second in the MLS Eastern Conference, seven games behind leaders Nashville, who boast a game advantage. Robert Lewandowski's Chicago Fire drew 1-1 with New York Red Bulls, closing the gap to Miami to three points. Orlando City, meanwhile, surged into MLS Cup playoff contention with a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake. French sensation Antoine Griezmann netted twice for Orlando, his first-ever MLS brace.",
  "summary": "MIAMI: A goal from Lionel Messi wasn’t enough as Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto on Saturday for their fifth straight match without a win.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Messi scores but Miami slump continues with loss to Toronto",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/messi-scores-but-miami-slump-continues-with-loss-to-toronto-2704577",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:31:00.000Z"
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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."
}