{
  "id": 2704577,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:31:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/08/23/messi-scores-but-miami-slump-continues-with-loss-to-toronto"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a home match against Toronto, Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat on Saturday, extending their winless streak to five consecutive games. Following goals from Toronto's Josh Sargent and Derrick Etienne Jr. in the 59th and 62nd minutes, Argentine forward Lionel Messi equalized with a well-placed shot in the 82nd minute. Despite Messi's effort, the result proved disappointing for Inter Miami, who are now tied with 14 goals for the season. The team's struggles are evident as they have endured four losses and a draw in their last five matches, including both MLS and Leagues Cup competitions. Currently, Inter Miami sits second in the MLS Eastern Conference, trailing leaders Nashville by seven games. However, Chicago Fire's draw against New York Red Bulls has narrowed the gap to three points. Meanwhile, Orlando City have climbed into MLS Cup playoff contention with a 2-1 win over Real Salt Lake, with French star Antoine Griezmann scoring twice, marking his first MLS hat-trick.",
  "summary": "Inter Miami fell 2-1 at home to Toronto, marking 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-2706830",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:31:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-23T02:41:43.000Z"
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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."
}