Messi Scores Twice, His 3rd Straight Game With a Goal, as Inter Miami Beats Orlando City 3–1

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) celebrates after scoring against Orlando City during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer match in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on Aug. 2, 2023. Rebecca Blackwell/AP Photo

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Lionel Messi continues to add goals in bunches while still adapting to a new team.

Messi scored in his third straight game and had his second consecutive multi-goal performance for Inter Miami in a 3–1 victory over Orlando City on Wednesday night.