Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak ends as Inter Miami loses 3-0 to FC Cincinnati.

Lionel Messi's five-match multi-goal streak came to an end as Inter Miami suffered a 3-0 defeat by FC Cincinnati. Messi had scored two goals in each of his previous five matches, bringing his season tally to 16. Inter Miami's coach, Javier Mascherano, acknowledged his team was outplayed and physically exhausted. The loss left Miami fifth in the Eastern Conference, eight points behind Philadelphia. In related news, Inter Miami is set to sign Argentine midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, potentially helping to secure Messi's future with the club.