Lionel Messi struck first, starting and finishing off a slick team goal for Inter Miami on the game's half-hour mark Credit: CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP

Lionel Messi’s goal and dazzling assist finally earned Inter Miami a first win at their new stadium Sunday, beating the Portland Timbers 2-0.

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