Lionel Messi got a rise out of the crowd when he scored on a free kick late in the second half to pull Inter Miami within one in a 3-3 tie with the Philadelphia Union

How grim was Inter Miami CF’s situation at the midway point of their Matchday 15 visit to the Philadelphia Union?

The Inter Miami fan base is also getting increasingly frustrated and grumpy as the team slipped to sixth place in the Eastern Conference with an embarrassing 3-0 loss at home to intrastate rival Orlando City, which mocked Messi and Inter Miami on social media after the game.

Inter Miami’s Tough Season and Crucial Match Ahead After an exciting season start, Inter Miami now faces one of its most challenging periods. A harsh elimination in the Concacaf Champions Cup, coupled with a string of poor MLS results—including a heavy loss to their archrival—has left the team searching for answers.

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