Inter Miami were met with a 3-0 defeat against Orlando City in the Major League Soccer on May 18 at Chase Stadium. This marked to be Inter Miami's third loss in their last five MLS matches. To add to their list of bad runs, the Herons also got eliminated from the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal.

Amid the Inter Miami result crisis, team star Lionel Messi broke the silence and took a jab to the Major League Soccer referees after the 0-3 loss against Orlando City. Lionel Messi suffered yet another disappointing defeat with Inter Miami—this time in the Florida Derby against Orlando City.

Major League Soccer club Inter Miami has hinted at the contract extension of their marquee signing, Lionel Messi. Messi's presence is very crucial for the overall popularity of MLS and its mass appeal.