Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, second from right, celebrates with his teammates after defeating Orlando City during the second half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Inter Miami 3-1 Orlando City Leagues Cup 2025: Lionel Messi's Brace Help Herons' Seal Final Spot
Lionel Messi’s brace inspired Inter Miami to a 3-1 comeback win over Orlando City in the Leagues Cup semifinal, sending the Herons to the 2025 final at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on Thursday. Orlando had taken a controversial first-half lead through Marco Pasalic, but Messi equalized from the penalty spot after Tadeo Allende won a foul, and later combined with Jordi Alba to put Miami ahead. Telasco Segovia added a late solo strike to seal the victory, setting up a final against either LA Galaxy or Seattle Sounders.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Inter Miami midfielder Telasco Segovia, right, celebrates with Lionel Messi, left, after scoring a goal during the second half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match against Orlando City in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Orlando City midfielder César Araújo, second from right, is given a yellow card as Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi lies on the pitch during the second half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese, right, makes a save against Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, during the second half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, third from left, scores a goal as Orlando City defender Robin Jansson, second from right, defends during the second half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi controls the ball during the second half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match against Orlando City in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Orlando City forward Marco Pašalić (87) is congratulated after scoring a goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match against Inter Miami in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) looks for a call from the officials during the first half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match against Orlando City in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez, left, collides with Orlando City defender Rodrigo Schlegel, right, during the first half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez, right, attempts a shot on the goal during the first half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match against Orlando City in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Leagues Cup 2025 Semi-final: Inter Miami Vs Orlando City
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Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, right, runs with the ball during the first half of a Leagues Cup semifinal soccer match against Orlando City in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
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