By Parrot Newspaper MLS Live Update: Messi’s Magic Denied as Inter Miami Settle for Another Frustrating Draw Against Chicago Fire
By Parrot Sports Desk
Inter Miami’s unbeaten run continues — but just barely — as Lionel Messi and his squad were forced to share the spoils in a cagey 0-0 stalemate against Chicago Fire on Sunday night. It’s now back-to-back draws for the Herons, who seem to be losing their early-season spark just as the race at the top of the table tightens.
Despite flashes of brilliance, the South Beach giants found themselves frustrated in front of goal. Messi, ever the master from dead-ball situations, saw not one but two free kicks cannon off the woodwork, leaving fans and teammates alike holding their breath. Fate, it seems, had other plans.
Luis Suárez thought he’d stolen the show late on with what looked like the breakthrough, but the flag was swiftly up for offside — and rightly so. The former Barcelona star had drifted too far beyond the last line of defence, and his celebration was cut short.
On the other end, Miami’s goalkeeper Oscar Ustari stood tall under relentless pressure from Chicago’s sharp attack. The trio of Hugo Cuypers, Jonathan Bamba, and Philip Zinckernagel kept Miami’s backline on high alert, forcing Ustari into seven crucial saves to preserve the clean sheet.
For Miami, the draw means they’ve now collected just two points from their last six available, slipping behind the high-flying Vancouver Whitecaps in the Eastern Conference standings. While they remain unbeaten, the cracks are beginning to show — and the cushion they once enjoyed is disappearing fast.
It’s a timely reminder that in football, even the brightest stars can find themselves dimmed by the grit and grind of the league. For Messi and Miami, the mission is clear: find their scoring touch again before their early momentum fades entirely.
Next up? They’ll be desperate to rediscover their rhythm and return to winning ways as they look to reclaim top spot in the Supporters’ Shield race.