Lionel Messi comes off bench as Casemiro own goal sees Red Bulls beat Miami

Inter Miami's three-game winning streak was halted with a 2-0 defeat against New York Red Bulls, despite Lionel Messi coming off the bench in the second half. Messi, who had traveled to Spain to receive an award, started the match as a substitute to manage his recovery and avoid injury ahead of an upcoming game.

The match saw an early own goal from Casemiro, which put Miami at a disadvantage. Although Messi's entry in the 56th minute sparked some creativity for Miami, including a near-equalizer that hit the crossbar, they were unable to find the back of the net. New York secured their victory with a late goal from Emil Forsberg, propelling them into playoff contention. Miami's coach acknowledged the need for improvement and emphasized the importance of returning to their winning ways in the upcoming match against FC Cincinnati.