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MLS: Inter Miami Thrashed 4-1 By Minnesota United

Bongokuhle Hlongwane, Anthony Markanich and Robing Lod each scored a goal Saturday to help Minnesota United beat Inter Miami 4-1. Minnesota (6-2-4), which beat Austin 3-0 last time out to snap a three-game winless skid, has won back-to-back games. Miami (6-2-3) beat the New York Red Bulls 4-1 last time out to rebound from its first loss of the season, 4-3 defeat to Dallas at home on April 27. Miami beat Minnesota 2-1 at home in June of 2022 in the only other meeting between the clubs.

MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Dayne St. Clair
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Minnesota United goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair (97) stops a shot as Inter Miami forward Leo Afonso (22), second right, challenges during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Lionel Messi
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, top, controls the ball as Minnesota United defender Nicolás Romero (5) challenges during the second half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Lionel Messi
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots and scores a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer pics
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Minnesota United players celebrate after a goal scored by midfielder Robin Lod (17) during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Jordi Alba
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi, left, celebrates with defender Jordi Alba after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Minnesota United in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer:Jefferson Día
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United x | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Minnesota United defender Jefferson Díaz (28) leaps for possession of the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami in St. Paul, Minnesotta.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Robin Lod
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Minnesota United midfielder Robin Lod (17), left, Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi (30), center, and midfielder Sergio Busquets (5), right, collide during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Anthony Markanich
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Anthony Markanich
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) celebrates after scoring during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Lionel Messi
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) shoots the ball as Minnesota United defender Anthony Markanich (13) defends during the first half of an MLS soccer match in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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MLS Inter Miami vs Minnesota United Soccer: Michael Boxall
MLS: Inter Miami vs Minnesota United | Photo: AP/Abbie Parr

Minnesota United defender Michael Boxall (15), middle, celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Inter Miami in St. Paul, Minnesota.

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