LAFC’s dominant win over Inter Miami showed the value of comfort and continuity
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Jeff Rueter Mon, 23 February 2026 at 11:00 am UTC·6 min read You know a situation is dire when it casts Luis Suárez as its level-headed participant. Such were the scenes after Inter Miami opened its MLS Cup defense with a pitiful 3-0 defeat at Los Angeles FC. Through 90 minutes, with LAFC coming off of a midweek continental match, both team’s stars stuck it out to try starting the 2026 season on the right foot. Son Heung-min made it 89 minutes, subbed out when the result was beyond doubt. Lionel Messi played every minute but was held without a goal contribution, failing to place either of his shot attempts on target and seeing all three created chances go uncashed by his...