Lionel Messi capped off a first-half brace against reigning MLS Cup champions Columbus Crew with a stunning free kick to put Inter Miami up 2–0.
The 37-year-old was rather quiet for most of the first half before making his mark in the final minutes before the interval. Jordi Alba played Messi through on goal with a pin-point accurate over the top through ball that split the Crew defense.
