Lionel Messi scored and provided an assist in Inter Miami's 2-0 home win over Portland Timbers in the MLS. This was the 13th goal from 13 matches for the 38-year-old Argentine, as well as the team's first victory on their new ground. The Inter Miami players had recorded three draws and one loss at Nu Stadium before this match. The team's coach, Phil Neville, faced his former club, Portland Timbers, for the first time. Messi put the hosts ahead in the 31st minute, then assisted Herman Benzema for the second goal just three minutes before halftime. Inter Miami is currently second in the Eastern Conference with 28 points following three consecutive wins. With 910 career goals from 1,154 matches, Messi trails Cristiano Ronaldo's 971 goals, though Ronaldo has played in 1,317 matches. Additionally, Ronaldo is 869 days older than Messi, which is over two years and four months.