Lionel Messi's streak of scoring in six consecutive MLS matches, including five with multiple goals, ended as Inter Miami lost 3-0 to FC Cincinnati. Evander from Cincinnati scored twice, with the first goal coming in the 16th minute. Cincinnati doubled their lead shortly after halftime, leading to Evander's 50th and subsequent 51st goals in MLS. Messi had limited opportunities, with his best chance being a volley saved late in the first half. Miami remained in the fifth spot in the Eastern Conference despite the defeat and have several games in hand over rivals.
Lionel Messi's bid to score multiple goals in six straight MLS games for the first time since 2012 was thwarted in a 3-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.
Inter Miami were beaten 3-0 by Cincinnati, halting Messi's record-breaking run of scoring in six straight MLS matches with a brace in each of his last five.
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