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Messi Heroics Lift Miami Past Orlando

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami mount a remarkable comeback from 0-2 down to defeat Orlando 4-2 in the Florida derby.

Lionel Messi delivered a stellar performance for Inter Miami, scoring twice to orchestrate a stunning comeback against rivals Orlando. The Argentine star turned the game around after the visitors took an early 2-0 lead, guiding his team to a 4-2 victory in the heated Florida derby.

After the match, Messi was seen celebrating in a typically flamboyant manner, drawing praise from football journalist Ben Wright who described it as "trash talk på hög nivå" (trash talk at a high level).