Lionel Messi scores as Inter Miami held to 1-1 draw by Toronto

In a thrilling MLS encounter, Lionel Messi delivered a moment of magic for Inter Miami CF, but the team was forced to settle for a 1-1 draw against a resilient Toronto FC at Chase Stadium.

The result, which came on the heels of a disappointing loss to Los Angeles FC, highlighted both Messi’s brilliance and Inter Miami’s ongoing struggle to secure consistent victories despite their star-studded lineup.

Just before the break, Federico Bernardeschi gave Toronto the lead.

However, Messi, Inter Miami’s talismanic forward equalized with a clinical finish latching onto a precise through ball.

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Toronto FC, however, refused to back down battling for a draw but a frustrating outcome for a team looking to rebound after their recent setback.

The result came just days after Inter Miami suffered a defeat to Los Angeles FC, adding to the pressure on Javier Mascherano's squad to find consistency in the 2025 MLS season.

Messi returns to action when Inter Miami takes on Chicago in their next league fixture scheduled for Sunday, April 13, 2025.