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Lionel Messi returns from Argentina farewell as Inter Miami face DC United

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Fresh off final game with Argentina, Messi leads Miami against DC United in Major League Soccer in the United States.

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By: Al Jazeera Staff
Published: Oct 10, 2026, 7:59 PM UTC

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D.C. United

American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C.

D.C. United is an American professional soccer club based in Washington, D.C. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Domestically, the club has won four MLS Cups, four Supporters' Shields, three U.S. Open Cups, and six Eastern Conference championships. In international competitions, the club has one CONCACAF Champions Cup title and one Copa Interamericana, the only team from the United States to win the latter. In terms of trophies won, it is the joint-most successful overall club in American soccer.

Lionel Messi

Argentine footballer (born 1987)

Lionel Andrés "Leo" Messi Cuccittini is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Major League Soccer club Inter Miami. Widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, he played for the Argentina national team for 21 years, retiring in 2026. He has set numerous records for individual accolades won throughout his professional footballing career, including eight Ballons d'Or, six European Golden Shoes, and being named the world's best player by FIFA eight times.

Inter Miami CF

American soccer club based in Miami

Club Internacional de Fútbol Miami, commonly referred to as Inter Miami, is an American professional soccer club based in Miami. The club competes in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Eastern Conference. Since April 2026, Inter Miami plays home matches at Nu Stadium, having played at the interim Chase Stadium prior.

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Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFCFOX Sports4 hr. ago
Miami down DC United as Messi nets brace in first match after Argentina farewellThe Daily Star4 hr. ago
Lionel Messi’s Argentina retirement sparks fresh questions about his club futureYahoo Sports34 hr. ago
Lionel Messi returns from Argentina farewell as Inter Miami face DC United | Daily FT - newspaperMagzter2 days ago
What's next for Lionel Messi at Inter Miami after his Argentina retirement?MLS Multiplex33 hr. ago
Lionel Messi shines for Inter Miami shortly after his farewell to ArgentinaGoal.com2 days ago
Lionel Messi returns from Argentina farewell as Inter Miami face DC UnitedDaily FTSri Lanka2 days ago
Lionel Messi's Brace in 1st Game Since International Farewell Makes You Wonder Why He QuitMensXP2 days ago
Benin coach criticizes Argentina players’ conduct after Messi farewellOperativ Məlumat MərkəziAzerbaijan2 days ago
Lionel Messi shines in 2-0 win, Inter Miami continue on the right path under Kily Gonzalez and clinch MLS Playoffs spotMARCA3 hr. ago
Lionel Messi hits brace to lift goal tally to 934; Cristiano Ronaldo makes it 980, suspended by PortugalESPN3 days ago
Lionel Messi’s Emotional Argentina Farewell ExplainedSportsGrid2 days ago

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