The last time Inter Miami played Orlando City was on Valentine’s Day, in front of 42,000 fans at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa. It was the final preseason game for both teams, and the entertaining match ended in a 2-2 tie.

Lionel Messi was powerless to prevent Inter Miami from slipping to its biggest defeat in MLS play since his arrival in North America, falling 4-1 at Minnesota United on Saturday. Previously, there had only been one two-goal defeat with Messi — a 1-3 home loss to Atlanta United in May last year.

Inter Miami made a bold statement in the summer of 2023 when they signed Lionel Messi on a free transfer. It not only impacted the club on the pitch, but also