"He's the best player to ever play this sport. He's a leader, and as a leader, he inspires others, but he also often needs to be inspired himself. He has the ability to create chances like no-one else, and that's what allowed us to turn the game around."
"The reigning champions, who lost their season opener against Los Angeles FC last month, looked set for another defeat when goals from Marco Pasalic and Martin Ojeda put Orlando 2-0 up inside 25 minutes. But after midfielder Mateo Silvetti's stunning 25-yard drive just after half-time gave Miami hope in Orlando, the Argentina legend grasped control of the game."
Inter Miami overcame a two-goal deficit to beat Orlando City 4-2 in the Florida derby. Orlando dominated early, with Marco Pasalic and Martin Ojeda scoring within 25 minutes. Mateo Silvetti's 25-yard strike after halftime sparked Miami's revival. Messi equalized in the 57th minute with a left-footed strike, then assisted Telasco Segovia's goal before sealing victory with a free-kick in the 90th minute. Coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi's leadership and ability to create chances. The win marked Miami's first victory in nine visits to Orlando. Messi has now scored 898 goals for club and country, including 79 for Miami.
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