Javier Mascherano reflected on Inter Miami’s 4-1 defeat against Minnesota United as the Herons suffered their fourth loss in their last five matches. After Lionel Messi's goal briefly made it 2-1, the coach stressed the third goal conceded by Miami was costly.

Lionel Messi reached uncharted territory with Inter Miami CF on Saturday afternoon, as the Herons fell 4–1 to Minnesota United on Matchday 12 of the MLS regular season. For the first time since the Argentine joined the club in the summer of 2023, he was on the pitch for a loss of three or more goals, even as he scored in a short comeback effort.