Luis Suarez Opens MLS Account as Inter Miami Overcomes Real Salt Lake

Spectators who shelled out steep ticket fees averaging over $450 for a glimpse of Messi in his debut Salt Lake City appearance enjoyed the full 90 minutes from the Argentine star.

Messi set up numerous opportunities yet failed to breach Brazilian shot-stopper Rafael Cabral, leaving it to teammate Rodrigo De Paul to unlock the scoreline in the 82nd minute.

De Pauls fierce shot from a corner routine evaded Cabrals reach and nestled into the upper right corner.

Late replacement Suarez wrapped up the win just a minute on by converting German Berterames headed pass with a left-footed effort.

"I believe we delivered a strong first half," De Paul shared with Apple TV following Miamis consecutive triumph under temporary boss Guillermo Hoyos.

"It was a fine strike, and provided it aids the squad, thats perfect," he continued, reflecting on halting Salt Lakes six-game unbeaten streak.

The 39-year-old Uruguayan forward Suarez, once of Liverpool and Barcelona, notched his initial tally for 2026, marking his 44th in 93 outings with Miami.

TickPick data showed Wednesdays clash as the priciest MLS fixture this term, with tickets averaging $468.

Messis team has stayed undefeated after an initial 3-0 setback against Son Heung-mins Los Angeles FC.

They sit second in the Eastern Conference on 18 points, trailing Nashville by one, though the leaders hold an extra fixture.