Messi Addresses Team Following Orlando City Upset
Miami, FL – Following a stunning 4-3 defeat against Orlando City at “Nu Stadium” on May 2, 2026, Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi addressed his teammates, emphasizing the team’s unacceptable performance. The result marked a historic comeback for Orlando City, as the fourth team in Major League Soccer history to overturn a three-goal deficit. Inter Miami initially dominated the match, leading 3-0 before Orlando City mounted a dramatic reversal, ultimately winning the contest 4-3.
The Florida squad’s collapse was a significant point of discussion following the game. According to defender Ian Fray, Messi, in his role as captain, expressed his disappointment with the team’s performance. “Our captain spoke and, of course, said many things to us.
He encouraged us for the next game and said that this is unacceptable,” Fray stated to reporters. Fray highlighted a key observation: the team’s play was noticeably disjointed with Messi. The defender indicated that the team’s inability to maintain momentum after an early lead contributed to the unexpected loss against orlando city.
The team will look to regroup and address these issues ahead of their next match.
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