Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi acknowledges supporters as he leaves the pitch during the second half of a preseason friendly MLS soccer match against FC Dallas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. FC Dallas won 1-0.
MLS 2024: Lionel Messi Exits In Second Half As Inter Miami Lose 0-1 To FC Dallas In Pre-Season Friendly - In Pics
Lionel Messi had three shots on goal before exiting early in the second half in Inter Miami’s 1-0 loss to FC Dallas in an Major League Soccer pre-season game at the Cotton Bowl, reports Associated Press. Messi took three shots in the first half and left the game about 15 minutes into the second half with Inter Miami trailing in front of an announced crowd of 32,221 in a game played in a drizzle and 40 degrees (4 Celsius). Forward Jesus Ferreira scored on an uncontested shot three minutes into the match to give FC Dallas an early lead that held up.
MLS 2024: Inter Miami vs FC Dallas | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez
FC Dallas forward Logan Farrington (23) attacks against Inter Miami defender Ryan Sailor during the second half of a preseason friendly MLS soccer match at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
MLS 2024: Inter Miami vs FC Dallas | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez
Inter Miami's Luis Suarez controls the ball during the first half of a preseason friendly MLS soccer match against FC Dallas at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
MLS 2024: Inter Miami vs FC Dallas | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez
FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes dives on a shot by Inter Miami during the first half of a preseason friendly MLS soccer match at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas. The shot went wide of his net.
MLS 2024: Inter Miami vs FC Dallas | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez
Inter Miami's David Ruiz, left, and FC Dallas' Paul Arriola compete for the ball during the first half of a preseason friendly MLS soccer match at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
MLS 2024: Inter Miami vs FC Dallas | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez
FC Dallas forward Paul Arriola (7) competes for possession against Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi during the first half of a preseason friendly MLS soccer match at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
MLS 2024: Inter Miami vs FC Dallas | Photo: AP/Julio Cortez
FC Dallas' Jesús Ferreira (10) reacts after scoring a goal on Inter Miami during the first half of a preseason friendly MLS soccer match at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
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