Lionel Messi and Tom Brady joined Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham in the stands to watch the Herons' 2-0 win over FC Cincinnati.
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GOATs spotted at Chase StadiumMessi still out with ankle injurySuarez brace secures crucial winWHAT HAPPENED?
Inter Miami's 2-0 win against FC Cincinnati on Saturday night featured a star-studded audience, with Messi and NFL icon Brady joining Beckham in the stands at Chase Stadium to watch Gerardo Martino's side secure a crucial victory thanks to an early Luis Suarez brace.
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Brady and Messi are widely considered to be the GOATs of their respective sports, and both know what it takes to win important games. That often involves getting ahead early, which is what Inter Miami did. Suarez put them ahead after just 30 seconds with a sharp finish inside the area, and the Uruguayan doubled the hosts' lead five minutes later with another neat strike. The win sealed Inter Miami's place in the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs.
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While the scoreline looks comfortable, Inter Miami were made to sweat when Tomas Aviles received a second yellow card shortly before half-time. FC Cincinnati ended up with 17 shots compared to the hosts' four, with goalkeeper Drake Callender having to make six saves during the encounter.