Messi scores and bags assists as Inter Miami defeats Seattle Sounders

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi was the hero as Inter Miami recorded a commanding 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders in an MLS showdown at Chase Stadium.

Messi and Inter Miami were looking to bounce back after a 3-0 loss against Charlotte in their last outing.

The Argentine superstar delivered a stunning performance scoring a goal and providing an assist to propel Inter Miami to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

Inter Miami made an early statement as Messi provided the first goal for Jordi Alba in the 12th minute.

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Alba then assisted Messi to score the second goal in the 41st minute as Inter Miami took a 2-0 lead at the halftime break.

The scoring continued early in the second half when Ian Fray added a third goal for Inter Miami in the 51st minute, assisted by Rodrigo De Paul.

Seattle fought back, with Obed Vargas pulling one back for the Sounders in the 69th minute, but Inter Miami held on for a 3-1 win, securing three vital points.

As the season progresses, this win positions Inter Miami as serious contenders working their way up the table.