Sun Sep 29 02:58:57 UTC 2024: ## Messi Magic Not Enough as Miami Drops Points Again
**Charlotte, NC** – Lionel Messi’s dazzling equalizer in the second half couldn’t prevent Inter Miami from dropping points for the third consecutive game, drawing 1-1 against Charlotte FC on Saturday.
The match saw a frustrating display from both sides, with missed opportunities and wasteful play leaving both teams feeling they could have secured all three points.
Messi, who has been instrumental in Miami’s recent surge, provided a moment of brilliance in the 60th minute, curling a shot into the bottom corner after Charlotte had taken the lead through Karol Swiderski’s deflected strike just minutes earlier.
Despite a late flurry of chances, including a near miss from Luis Suarez, Miami couldn’t find a winner. The draw leaves them on the brink of losing their grip on the Supporters Shield, with Columbus Crew, who have a game in hand, closing in.
While Miami still has three matches left to clinch MLS’s best record, the recent run of dropped points has undoubtedly dampened the team’s spirits. This disappointing result will likely fuel further pressure as they aim to secure a historic achievement.
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