"Lionel Messi scored a deflected free kick as Inter Miami came from behind to beat New York City 3-2 in a pulsating game at Yankee Stadium Sunday afternoon."
"NYCFC briefly appeared set for victory after recovering from an early Gonzalo Lujan effort to take the lead through a spectacular Nicolas Fernandez Mercau free kick and a well-taken Agustin Ojeda effort."
"Messi, however, restored parity just after the hour mark when his long-range freekick deflected off Fernandez Mercau before Micael dos Santos produced a looping header to put the visitors back in front."
"This match marked NYCFC's first defeat of the season after a promising run of 10 points from their first four games."
Inter Miami defeated New York City FC 3-2 in a thrilling match at Yankee Stadium. After an early goal from Gonzalo Lujan, NYCFC took the lead with goals from Nicolas Fernandez Mercau and Agustin Ojeda. Lionel Messi equalized with a deflected free kick, and Micael dos Santos scored the winning header. This match marked NYCFC's first defeat of the season, despite their strong start. The game mirrored last season's Eastern Conference final, which Miami won decisively.
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