Lionel Messi isn't happy right now. After Inter Miami was routed 3-0 by Orlando on Sunday night and fell to 1-5-1 in its last seven matches across all competitions, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner and 2022 World Cup champion — who rarely gives interviews after matches — told Apple TV that it's imperative for the team to stick together.

Inter Miami’s woeful stretch continued into Sunday night as Lionel Messi’s side fell 3-0 in a rivalry match at home against Orlando City. The result marked Miami’s second consecutive — and second ever — three-goal defeat with Messi involved,

Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10), left, and Inter Miami forward Luis Suárez (9), right, walk off the team bus before the start of the first half of their MLS match at Chase Stadium on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. D.A. Varela dvarela@miamiherald.com