0-3! Messi still can t play against the wind! He has been silent for the first time in the last 7 rounds, and Miami has ended with 5 consecutive wins

At 7:30 on July 17, the 2025 MEF regular season ushered in a focus battle: Miami International led by Messi to play away against rival Cincinnati FC.

Messi is in good shape recently, scoring twice in every game. Miami International naturally has excellent record and won five consecutive victories in the league. Cincinnati FC had some ups and downs, losing 2:4 to Columbus crew at home in the last round, and the winning streak was ended.

is in the game, Miami International starts 442 formation, Messi and Suarez partner with the forward line, midfielders Trasco, Busquets, Kremaski, Allende, defenders Alba, Falken, Aviles, and Vagant, goalkeeper Ustari. The total value of the eleven starters is 41.9 million euros.

Cincinnati FC starts 3412 formation, Gerardo Valenzuela and Kamala partner with the forward line, midfielder Evande, midfielder Aurelano, Boone, Pavel, Yedlin, defenders Engel, Mizga, Miles Robinson, goalkeeper Roman. The total value of the eleven starters is 35.1 million euros.

In the first minute, Kamala took off the ball and drove straight into the penalty area and shot, but was saved by the goalkeeper.

In the 12th minute, Evande suddenly shot on the penalty area line and was taken by the goalkeeper.

In the 14th minute, Cincinnati FC counterattacked, and Evande shot from a long shot and shot away.

In the 16th minute, after Cincinnati FC broke through from the left, Valenzuela scored a goal from a small angle. Cincinnati FC leads Miami International 1:0.

In the 22nd minute, facing the opponent's single-handed opportunity, Ustari attacked to resolve the situation.

Ustali was injured and replaced by Novo. The situation on the field is more difficult. Ustari was originally just Miami International's No. 2 goalkeeper, who was hit by the No. 1 goalkeeper Karend was injured.

In the 36th minute, Busquets was intercepted by dribbling the ball, Evande took the ball and shot it away.

In the 43rd minute, Suarez made a ball, Messi stopped the ball with his chest and volleyed, which was blocked from the baseline. In the first half stoppage time, Falken intercepted in the midfield, and then Messi shot at the top of the arc and was hugged by the goalkeeper.

In the 49th minute, Evande got the ball in the middle and broke away from the defense and entered the penalty area and scored. Cincinnati FC widens the score to 2:0.

In the 55th minute, Valenzuela almost made a one-on-one shot, but she didn't stop the ball well.

In the 56th minute, Suarez and Messi hit the wall and cooperated and fell in the penalty area, but the referee did not make any statement.

In the 61st minute, Messi got a long shot in the frontcourt and missed.

In the 70th minute, Aurelano broke into the penalty area and shot from the right, but was saved by the goalkeeper. Evande in front of the goal scored. Cincinnati FC 3:0 Miami International secured the victory.

In the 72nd minute, Messi took the ball from the top of the arc and shot into the penalty area, which was blocked.

In the end, Messi failed to score consecutive goals, and Miami International's winning streak was also ended. He had 11 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses in 20 games, ranking fifth in the Eastern Conference, and was 8 points behind the top Philadelphia in 3 rounds in the game. Cincinnati FC 23 ranked second with 45 points.