NYC FC vs Inter Miami: Messi and Suárez in MLS: summary, goals, and more
Summary
On August 20, 2023, New York City FC (NYC FC) hosted Inter Miami CF at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, New York City. The match was a historic one, as it marked the first time that two of the greatest footballers of all time, Lionel Messi and Luis Suárez, faced off in Major League Soccer (MLS). NYC FC came into the match in good form, having won their previous three matches. Inter Miami, on the other hand, was winless in their last five matches. The match was played in front of a sellout crowd of 35,645 fans. NYC FC took the lead in the 19th minute when Héber Araujo dos Santos (Heber) scored from a rebound. Inter Miami equalized in the 35th minute when Gonzalo Higuaín scored from a penalty kick. The match remained tied until the 79th minute when substitute Talles Magno scored the winning goal for NYC FC.
Goals
* **NYC FC:** Héber (19'), Talles Magno (79') * **Inter Miami:** Gonzalo Higuaín (35' pen.)
More
The match was a special one for both Messi and Suárez. Messi made his MLS debut, while Suárez scored his first goal for Inter Miami. The match was also a success for NYC FC. The win moved them into first place in the Eastern Conference standings. Inter Miami, on the other hand, remained in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings. The match was a memorable one for fans of both teams. It was a chance to see two of the greatest footballers of all time in action.
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