Lionel Messi's Goal Streak Ends in Inter Miami's 1-1 Draw with Toronto FC

Inter Miami held to 1-1 draw by Toronto FC

Toronto FC's Sean Johnson makes key saves to deny Inter Miami a win, holding them to a 1-1 draw. Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak comes to an end as Inter Miami draws 1-1 with Toronto FC, with Sean Johnson making crucial saves.

“It's hard because we came here to win. We wanted to go up in the standings, but we have to move...”

Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak came to an end as Inter Miami was held to a 1-1 draw by Toronto FC in their Major League Soccer match. Despite his impressive form, having scored five goals in his previous three appearances, Messi couldn't find the net due to Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson's outstanding performance.

Messi created several promising opportunities, but Johnson's exceptional goalkeeping prevented him from extending his scoring spree. Johnson made crucial saves to deny Messi's attempts on goal, proving to be the difference-maker in the match.

Inter Miami took the lead when Tadeo Allende headed in a cross from Jordi Alba during first-half stoppage time. However, Toronto FC equalized in the 60th minute when Djordje Mihailovic capitalized on defensive errors by Miami to score from close range.

Inter Miami took the lead in first-half stoppage time when Jordi Alba's cross was headed home by Tadeo Allende, putting them 1-0 up at BMO Field. With their postseason berth already secured, Miami seemed poised to pick up all three points.

However, Miami's defense faltered in the second half, with a series of errors leading to Djordje Mihailovic scoring a close-range equalizer in the 60th minute. The 1-1 scoreline reflected Miami's struggles at the back, which have been a recurring issue for the team.

Inter Miami pushed hard for a winner, but Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson made two impressive saves to deny Lionel Messi's shots. Despite their relentless pressure, Miami couldn't find the breakthrough goal.

Lionel Messi remains the top scorer in MLS with 24 goals in 23 matches, showcasing his exceptional form throughout the season. His inability to score in this match didn't affect his overall lead in the scoring charts.

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— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) September 27, 2025

Post-Match Insights

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano credited Sean Johnson's outstanding performance as the key difference between the two teams. Johnson's saves, particularly against Messi, were crucial in securing a point for Toronto FC.

“I think we deserved to win, we had the most real chances during the game, maybe we had 10-15 minutes in the second half that we were in a bit of confusion, but at the end we had the game under control,” Mascherano said. “I think their goalkeeper was the man of the match.”

“It's hard because we came here to win. We wanted to go up in the standings, but we have to move forward. We have more four games, so we will try to win all the games and try to finish as high as possible.”

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— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) September 27, 2025

Standings Update

The draw leaves Inter Miami in third place in the Eastern Conference with 56 points, trailing conference leaders Philadelphia by four points, although they have a game in hand. Messi remains the MLS scoring leader with 24 goals in 23 matches this season.

The draw keeps Inter Miami in third place in the Eastern Conference with 56 points. They trail the conference leaders, Philadelphia, by four points but have a game in hand, providing an opportunity to close the gap.