Orlando City SC's manager was mocked by Lionel Messi after the team's 4-2 loss to Inter Miami. The Argentine forward scored twice in the second half, including a signature free kick.

What happened in the match?

Orlando City SC carried a 2-0 lead into halftime but was unable to hold on. Messi responded after the break, netting a brace as Miami produced four unanswered goals.

The autograph gesture

The defining moment came late when Messi bent a free kick beyond Maxime Crepeau. Following his celebration, Messi turned toward the sideline and mimicked signing an autograph. The move generated an immediate stir inside the stadium and spread rapidly online.

Next steps for Orlando City SC

The team's next fixture is against Real Salt Lake at home on 2026-08-22. Currently, F. Loyola, D. McGuire, and Y. Tsukada are sidelined. | Player | Status | | --- | --- | | F. Loyola | Sidelines | | D. McGuire | Sidelines | | Y. Tsukada | Sidelines | Orlando City SC will look to bounce back from this loss and improve their standing in the table.