The Argentine star recently made a comeback after a two-month injury absence. Messi has so far scored 17 goals and 15 assists in 17 matches this season.
Inter Miami won the match 3–2.
It was a tough opponent. We knew it, they are the latest champions of the league cup (2024), a very good team. And despite having a player sent off, we had to fight hard until the end, says Messi.
Inter Miami and Columbus Crew may face each other again in the MLS playoffs.
Miami secured the league title with two matches left of the season and now have 68 points. If they win both remaining matches, they will set a point record.
Messi says that Supporters' Shield is the second-highest prize for the team and that MLS Cup remains the main goal.
The first goal has been achieved and now we should start thinking about the second. We have a great advantage of playing all matches at home, where we are very strong, he says.
Messi left Paris SG for Inter Miami over a year ago.
