Lionel Messi scored a goal in Inter Miami's 3-2 victory over New York City FC at Yankee Stadium, which was attended by 45,845 spectators. The World Cup winner, who had just scored his 900th career goal for club and country, was instrumental in the victory, which included a second-half goal. The crowd was enthralled by Messi's performance, with many fans expressing their admiration for him as he put on a show on one of America's grandest sports stages. The match also marked NYCFC's first loss of the season, marking their 10th consecutive game in the team's history.