Messi shines in revenge! Miami International defeats Seattle 3-1

In the fierce competition in North American football territory, Miami International wrote a new chapter with a soul-stirring victory on September 17! Facing the Seattle Sonics, who defeated him in the League Cup final three weeks ago, Miami International completed its revenge with a 3-1 score with a joint performance between Messi and Alba, not only ended the opponent's winning streak, but also narrowed the gap in the Eastern Conference standings to only 8 points.

"Mei'a combination" made another great achievements in the game just 12 minutes into the start of the game, Spanish veteran Alba assisted Messi with a subtle cross, setting the tone for Miami to win. In the 41st minute, Messi and Alba once again staged a "sending" show - Alba swept the goal after receiving Messi's pass, and the latter calmly pushed the ball to expand the score. The tacit cooperation between the two football legends instantly ignited the atmosphere of the Florida Tropical Stadium.

Seattle failed to achieve a full counterattack

The change of sides and the fight again, Miami star Ian Frey scored a single goal in the 52nd minute, rewriting the score to 3-0. Although Seattle won a goal back with team cooperation in the 69th minute, Miami's "Veterans" played steadily in the first 10 minutes of the final game, using experience to resolve the opponent's counterattack, completely ending the suspense.

"Conflict Player" has become the focus again

It is worth noting that Seattle forward Obed Vargas - the core figure who caused the conflict between the two sides in the final three weeks ago - became the key man again in this game. Although his counterattack threatened Miami's defense, it ultimately failed to change the defeat. Post-match analysis pointed out that Miami's targeted defensive deployment (especially close-up marking against Vargas) has successfully curbed the opponent's offensive sharpness.

Undercurrents in the standings

The victory in this game brought Miami International's points to a designated point, and was only 8 points away from the top of the Eastern Conference in three more games. Head coach Martino emphasized at the post-match press conference: "This victory is not only a response to the past, but also a commitment to the future. Our goal has never changed - to hit the playoffs!"

When Messi greeted the fans at the end of the game, Miami fans may have foresaw the rise of this "star-flavored" team. From revenge on Seattle to impacting the division champion, Miami International is reshaping the pattern of North American football with the golden combination of "Legend + Rookie". And this victory is destined to become one of the most classic "revenge scripts" of the 2025 season.