Lionel Messi Scores Stunning Free-Kick as Inter Miami Falls 2-1 to Columbus Crew

Lionel Messi scored a curling free-kick from a tight angle for Inter Miami, bringing his regular-season goal tally to 21.

Despite Messi's equalizer, Inter Miami suffered a 2-1 defeat to Columbus Crew after Jamal Thiare scored a close-range winner deep into stoppage time.

The loss left Miami trailing Eastern Conference leaders Nashville by 14 points with seven games remaining.