Lionel Messi scored from a free kick for Inter Miami during a match against Columbus Crew, according to reports from The New York Times, Yahoo Sports and France 24.
Despite Messi's goal, Inter Miami lost the match 2-1, according to Yahoo Sports. Columbus Crew's Jamal Thiare scored a stoppage-time winner in the 98th minute to secure the victory, according to Yahoo Sports.
The New York Times described the match as coming before an Argentina farewell for Messi, though details of what this refers to were not specified in the available summary.
How each side covered it
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- The New York Times highlighted Messi's stunning free-kick goal.
- The New York Times referenced an Argentina farewell tied to the match, without further detail provided.
“Messi scores on stunning free kick before Argentina farewell, but Miami slips to defeat” — The New York Times
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- Yahoo Sports reported Columbus Crew won 2-1 with a stoppage-time goal from Jamal Thiare in the 98th minute.
- Yahoo Sports described fan reactions expressing frustration that Messi's free kick did not prevent the loss.
- France 24 reported Messi scored again but Inter Miami still lost to Columbus Crew.
“‘All that free-kick was for nothing’: Fans react as Columbus Crew stun Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 2-1 in late thriller” — Yahoo Sports
Questions readers ask
What happened in the Inter Miami vs Columbus Crew match?
Lionel Messi scored a free-kick goal for Inter Miami, but Columbus Crew won the match 2-1 after Jamal Thiare scored a stoppage-time winner in the 98th minute, according to Yahoo Sports.
Did Messi's goal help Inter Miami win?
No, despite Messi's free-kick goal, Inter Miami lost the match 2-1, according to Yahoo Sports and France 24.
Who scored the winning goal for Columbus Crew?
Jamal Thiare scored the winning goal for Columbus Crew in the 98th minute, according to Yahoo Sports.
Sources · 3 outlet reports
- The New York TimesLeft-leaningMessi scores on stunning free kick before Argentina farewell, but Miami slips to defeat
- France 24CenterMessi on target again but Miami downed by Columbus
- Yahoo SportsCenterColumbus Crew stun Inter Miami, Messi in 2-1 thriller decided late