Lionel Messi showcased his brilliance by scoring a brace, including a stunning late winner, in Inter Miami's 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Saturday. The match, played at Denver's NFL stadium due to high demand, marked the debut of Guillermo Hoyos as Miami's head coach following Javier Mascherano's departure. Messi opened the scoring with a penalty after a foul on Yannick Bright and later assisted German Berterame for the second goal. Despite a spirited comeback from Colorado, with goals from Rafael Navarro and Darren Yapi, Messi's late goal secured the win. This victory propelled Inter Miami to second place in the Eastern Conference, highlighting the team's continued progress as reigning MLS champions.