Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Win MLS Supporters Shield With 3–2 Win at Crew

Lionel Messi, Inter Miami Win MLS Supporters Shield With 3–2 Win at Crew
Lionel Messi #10 and Luis Suarez #9 of Inter Miami CF celebrate a goal during the second half against the Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field in Columbus, Ohio on Oct. 2, 2024. Jason Mowry/Getty Images
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COLUMBUS, Ohio—Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have another trophy, along with home-field advantage throughout the Major League Soccer playoffs.

Messi scored twice in the final minutes of the first half, goalie Drake Callender stopped a penalty kick in the 84th minute and Inter Miami beat the defending MLS Cup champion Columbus Crew 3–2 on Wednesday night, wrapping up the Supporters Shield given annually to the team with the best regular-season record.