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Inter Miami Loses 4-3 After 3-0 Lead, Messi 100th

5/4/2026

Summary

Messi's Defeat

Inter Miami lost 4-3 to Orlando City on May 2, 2026 after surrendering a 3-0 lead.
Messi scored his 86th goal, added two assists and marked his 100th Inter Miami appearance.
Martin Ojeda completed a hat-trick with goals in the 39th, 68th and 78th minutes, last a penalty.
After the defeat, Messi and Fray called loss unacceptable and said team fell apart, extending Miami’s winless streak at Nu Stadium to four games.

Summary

Ojeda Hat-Trick

Orlando City defeated Inter Miami at Nu Stadium with Martín Ojeda scoring three goals.
Interim head coach Martín Perelman praised Ojeda’s stamina after he played a full 90-minute match only 72 hours earlier.
Perelman called the win a “clásico away” triumph that validates the team’s collective effort.
The victory marked Orlando City’s first win at the state-of-the-art Nu Stadium, ending Miami’s home unbeaten run.

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Orlando City Comeback

Orlando City’s comeback victory keeps the club third in the Eastern Conference.
Maximiliano Falcón’s penalty concession and Micael’s erratic positioning were key defensive lapses for Miami.
Goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair recorded several saves but could not stop Miami’s late surge.
Inter Miami will travel to Toronto for its next MLS fixture on Saturday.

History

Historical Context

When Major League Soccer launched in 1994, the league fielded ten inaugural clubs and crowned D.C. United champion in its first 1996 season. The United States Soccer Federation invested $125 million in the league’s infrastructure, while the Los Angeles Galaxy secured a $5 million sponsorship from Adidas. Today's dramatic comeback by Orlando City mirrors the 1999 Miami Fusion collapse, when the club folded after a 3-0 lead loss to D.C. United. The pattern underscores MLS’s volatile early years, prompting the league to tighten financial standards and expand to 30 clubs by 2026.

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Messi's Defeat

Inter Miami lost 4-3 to Orlando City on May 2, 2026 after surrendering a 3-0 lead.
Messi scored his 86th goal, added two assists and marked his 100th Inter Miami appearance.
Martin Ojeda completed a hat-trick with goals in the 39th, 68th and 78th minutes, last a penalty.
After the defeat, Messi and Fray called loss unacceptable and said team fell apart, extending Miami’s winless streak at Nu Stadium to four games.

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