Lionel Messi scores and provides an assist as Inter Miami thrash C.D. Olympia 5-0 in a preseason friendly in Honduras.



Messi Shines with Goal and Assist as Inter Miami Thrashes C.D. Olimpia 5-0 in Preseason Friendly

Inter Miami delivered a commanding 5-0 victory over Honduran side C.D. Olimpia in a preseason friendly on Saturday evening, with Lionel Messi starring with a goal and an assist.

The Argentine maestro opened the scoring midway through the first half, finishing off a well-worked move after Luis Suárez played him in with a precise pass. The longtime friends shared a quick embrace as fans applauded the former Barcelona duo’s seamless link-up.

Minutes later, U.S. international Benjamin Cremaschi entered the match in the 37th minute, replacing David Ruiz and gaining valuable preseason minutes ahead of the new campaign. From there, Miami took full control.

Federico Redondo doubled the lead in the 44th minute, and just 90 seconds later, the visitors struck again. Messi weaved past two defenders and the goalkeeper before setting up Noah Allen, who calmly slotted home to make it 3-0 before halftime.

The scoring spree continued early in the second half, as Cremaschi picked out Suárez in the box, and the Uruguayan veteran nutmegged the goalkeeper to extend the lead. The final goal came just over 25 minutes later, with defender Ryan Sailor finding the net courtesy of a Leo Afonso assist.

With a dominant five-goal display, Inter Miami maintained their unbeaten start to preseason, making a strong statement ahead of the upcoming campaign.


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