Philadelphia 3-3 Miami International: Messi performs well and leads the team to tie the opponent

On May 26, 2025, in a round 15 of the American League (MLS), Philadelphia United faced Miami International at home. After 90 minutes of fierce fighting and stoppage time, the two sides finally shook hands 3-3 to make peace. The biggest contributor to this game is undoubtedly Argentine's football king Leonel Messi. He not only scored a shocking free kick, but also sent a key assist to help the team complete the reversal on the away game.

Game Goal Review

Philadelphia United:

Quin Sullivan, 7th minute

Barribo, 44th minute, 73rd minute

Miami International:

Aland, 60th minute

Messi, 87th minute(scored directly with free kick)

Segovia, 90+5th minute

First half: Philadelphia scored twice, with the advantage

The league leader in the home court, Philadelphia United started with excellent start. As soon as the game reached the 7th minute, Quinn Sullivan broke the deadlock with a long shot outside the penalty area and made a fantastic start for the home team.

Before the first half was about to end, in the 44th minute, Barribo seized the opportunity to push the ball in the melee in front of the goal, expanding the score to 2-0. With a two-goal lead into the break, Philadelphia almost controlled the pace of the game.

The situation suddenly changed in the second half: Director Messi's counterattack drama

changed sides and fought again, and Miami International significantly strengthened its offensive. In the 60th minute, Argentine veteran Alva assisted his teammate Aland to score a header, winning a goal for the team.

However, the good times did not last long. In the 73rd minute, Barribo responded to his teammate's pass and cut and broke through the Miami goal again. The score became 3-1, and the victory balance tilted towards Philadelphia again.

At the critical moment, Messi stood up. In the 87th minute, he took a free kick about 25 meters away from the goal. The ball drew an arc and crossed the wall and hung a dead corner! This wonderful goal surprised the fans on the scene and also rewritten the score to 2-3. In the 5th minute of stoppage time, Messi and Picoulter completed a delicate cooperation. The opponent's defensive player made a mistake in clearing the ball. Segovia, who came on the bench, scored a long shot, locking the score at 3-3!

Points after the game

With this draw, Philadelphia United continued to top the Eastern Conference with 30 points (15 rounds). Miami International temporarily ranked sixth in the Eastern Conference with 23 points (round 14).

Although he failed to score all three points, Messi's magical performance undoubtedly became the biggest highlight of this game. From scoring a free kick to instigating a final kill, the Argentine superstar once again demonstrated the value of a top star.